Architecture I

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8

Number of hours for laboratory classes8

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation23.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

lect.

Andris Stankevičs

MBA

Prior knowledge

Arhi1020, Construction Graphics

Arhi2012, Building Physics

BūvZ1004, Introduction into Speciality I

BūvZ2007, Building Materials I

BūvZ2062, Basics of Architectural Design

MašZ2010, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing

Course abstract

The purpose of the object is to study the parts of buildings and design, including details of multi-storey residential, public and industrial buildings, classification, the structure of the building and the general requirements. The main building structures: foundations, walls, divisions, floors, partitions, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and other concepts of design of structural building elements are acquired both in theory and during the design of the course project. The basic principles for the design of multi-storey residential, public buildings are acquired: children's institutions, schools, cinemas and sports structures, as well as industrial buildings

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: Knows the basics, definitions, solutions of sustainable development of buildings.
Skills: Able to identify and characterise sustainable solutions of the building. Knows how to apply construction terminology. Ensure the assessment of sustainable solutions. To develop an appropriate solution technically – economic justification. Knows how to navigate the identification, suitability and cost of innovative sustainable construction solutions. Knows the essential requirements for public and industrial buildings.
Competence: Able to develop BREEAM or analogous system pre-assessment for construction or project. Is able to perform technically – economic evaluation of solutions.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. The concept of sustainable construction. Basic principles of sustainable construction. The basic elements of sustainable construction, their interaction. Sustainable lifestyle unit – ecological footprint. The environmental benefits of sustainable construction, the economic benefits, the benefits for society. (4h)
2. Intelligent energy use and use of renewable, environmentally friendly energy sources. Choice of environmentally and user-friendly building materials and resources and their use. Effective and insupprising water management solutions. Well-thought-out spatial planning (applicable to villages, residential areas, groups of office buildings). (4h)
3. Landscaping and landscaping. Optimal architectural and constructive solutions for buildings. Impact of the internal and external environment of buildings on the health and well-being of inhabitants. Environmental pollution and quality of waste management. (4h)
4. Energy efficiency models of buildings. Low-energy constructions. Zero-energy buildings. Passive houses. The life cycle of the dwelling and its indicators. (4h)
5. Practical measures and solutions for increasing energy efficiency in everyday household – efficient use of heating, optimisation of water resource use, waste sorting solutions, practical examples of waste-free technology. (4h)
6. BREEAM and LEED review of the systems for the certification of energy performance of buildings. (4h)
7. Review and evaluation of BREEAM criteria for freely selected sites. (4h)
8. Presentation of BREEAM object evaluations. Industry news (4h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

The evaluation of study results is based on the sustainability presentation developed and defended by the student. The number of delayed classes does not exceed 20%.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The student develops the research in the form of a presentation.
Independent work
1. To choose and survey a freely chosen building, program development.
2. Use of energy in the building
3. Water solutions in the building
4. Materials used
5. Waste management at the facility
6. Land use and ecology
7. Pollution
8. Transport solutions
9. Management
10. Presentation design, printing and brooching.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The assessment of the presentation depends on the volume and complexity of the freely chosen object, where the aim is to cover as many BREEAM sustainable construction valuation system rating points as possible. Rating assign if presentation is presented in MS Project or an alternate presentation format. A higher rating granted if the assessment of each point covers the identification of technical solutions, the calculation of costs and the analysis of significance. The student is able to demonstrate the acquired knowledge, skills and competence by presenting the independently developed presentation.

Compulsory reading

1. Būvniecības vadības rokasgrāmata. Dienas bizness; A. Kathins ... u.c. Rīga: Dienas Bizness, 2006.
2. Vispārīgie būvnoteikumi: Ministru K noteikumi Nr. 500 [tiešsaiste]. Pieņemts: 19.08.2014. Stājas spēkā: 01.10.2014. [Skatīts 21.07.2021.]. Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/269069-visparigie-buvnoteikumi
3. Bokalders V., Bloka M. Ekoloģiskās būvniecības rokasgrāmata., Rīga: Domas spēks, 2013. , 690 lpp.
4. Kruše P., Kruše M., Althauss D., Gabriēls I. , Ekoloģiskā būvniecība. , Rīga: VAK apvienība "Arkādija", 1995.g., 398 lpp.
5. Dzīvojot harmonijā: iedvesmojoši stāsti par ekociematu pieredzi. Redaktore: Dalia Vidickiene. Viļņa: BMK leidykla, 2013.– 124 lpp. Pieejams: LLU e-studijas

Periodicals and other sources

1. Būvinženieris. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, 2010.-2020. ISSN 1691-9262.
2. Latvijas Būvniecība. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2007.-2020. ISSN 1691-4058
3. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2006.-2020. ISSN 1407-4923

Notes

Included in the Civil Engineering programme of the Bachelor's degree in Professional Higher Education
Study plan for part-time studies (comes into force for the 1st year with the study year)

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