Main themes
This course addresses the environmental impact of design choices and renovation interventions on existing buildings, emphasizing a resource-saving approach. It explores and discusses key concepts such as life cycle analysis, reuse, reversibility, circularity, relocation, and the valorization of waste as a resource, examining their influence on the architectural design process.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : |
- Understand the environmental challenges specific to the construction sector, particularly regarding resource availability and waste recovery,
- Apply life-cycle principles and concepts at various building scales to promote circular design,
- Explore and utilize environmental assessment tools (e.g., TOTEM),
- Analyze and compare different intervention scenarios for a case study using the tools introduced in the course,
- Develop and articulate a clear, concise argument based on comparative analysis findings.
General Learning Outcomes
In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
- LO1.1 Prioritize the parameters and issues of a given situation.
- LO1.6 Integrate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales.
- LO2.6 Proficiently depict environmental, social, and economic phenomena.
- LO3.4 Understand and assess the environmental, social, and economic consequences of construction and technical choices.
- LO4.4 Understand and assess the environmental, social, and economic consequences of architectural choices.
- LO5.1 Act in full awareneness of one’s responsibilities.
- LO5.4 Advocate for and act in favor of exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
- LO6.3 Present the results of research within and about architecture while adhering to the conventions of scientific communication.
- LO6.4 Incorporate the requirements of sustainable development into the research process: question, body of work, and scientific monitoring.
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This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2025-2026 !