Building Technology, Bathroom, Fireplace and SaunaLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

The student will master the basics of building wet areas, fireplaces and saunas and will know the regulations set for these areas. He/she will understand the functions of different building parts.The student will be able to plan and place HVAC and water and electricity equipment in fixtures and will be able to understand the placing possibilities for different frameworks and constructions.The student will be able to design bathroom, toilet and sauna areas and wiil be familiar with the requirements set for damp proofing.

The student will be able to compile floor plan, projection and cross-section of a small building using computer-assisted design.

Content

-water and damp proofing and their construction solutions
-placing HVAC equipment with consideration to the structures, spaces and positions of openings
-basics of building fireplaces and saunas
-fire safety, building codes

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has a good understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has an extensive understanding of the covered topics.