Renovation Methods (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student can
- explain the most important definitions of renovation, the process flow for repair work, and the difference between renovation and new construction
- list building materials and structures from different time periods
- explain the importance of protecting buildings to preserve architectural heritage and list existing methods for doing this
- list the contents of renovation plans
- determine condition assessment methods for buildings and estimate the timing of assessments of a building during the repair process
- list typical damages, defects and their causes in buildings from different time periods
- name different methods for condition assessment and repair of concrete, wood, rendered and brick structures
- list demolition techniques for repair work
- list harmful and hazardous substances as well as building materials in older buildings and their demolition techniques
- list corrosion protection methods for reinforced concrete structures
- list causes for moisture and mould damage in structures and methods of investigating such damages and repairing them
- list typical indoor air problems and their causes as well as methods for investigating them and repairing them
- list problems related to the construction of lifts.

Content

Concepts related to renovation and their definitions
The repair process of a building, condition assessments
Causes for renovation work
Importance of renovation in Finland
The special features of the renovation process
Preservation of buildings and its effect on reconstruction
Old building materials and structures
Renovation plans
Demolition plans
Demolition of structures containing asbestos or hazardous substances
Demolition of structures containing mould
Demolition methods of structures
Repair options for precast concrete facades and related products
Reinforced concrete corrosion prevention
Repair options of rendered facades
Mould and moisture damage repair
Repair options for lifts
Pipe rehabilitation

Location and time

August 27, 2024 - December 10, 2024 Myllypuro Campus. Check the class times according to your group identifier

Materials

The learning materials, including lecture handouts, will be published in Oma after the lectures. The lecture handouts are part of the exam content. Additionally, the exam content includes the textbooks and other materials specified separately in Oma

Teaching methods

The first lecture will be on August 27, 2024. In the first lecture, essential aspects related to the course requirements will be discussed. The lectures will be conducted in person, but a Zoom link (https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/2340620028) is also available for remote participation. The course includes three mandatory assignments and an exam. Two of the assignments are group projects that will be presented in a seminar. Additionally, the course includes one independent written assignment. The course platform used will be Metropolia's Oma workspace.

Employer connections

not included.

Exam schedules

The exam will be held on November 26, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The first retake will be two weeks later on December 10, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The second retake will be held in January, with the exact time to be announced later.

International connections

no.

Completion alternatives

There is no optional completion method.

Student workload

5 credits. Includes a total of 135 hours of student workload, out of which 45 hours are allocated to class room teaching (including seminars).

Content scheduling

-

Further information

Attendance at lectures is not mandatory for this course. However, attending the lectures will significantly help in passing the exam, so it is strongly recommended.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can
- define what renovation is and list its different subtypes
- name the stages of the renovation process and list the differences in the renovation process compared to new construction
- define the condition assessment and fitness study of the building
- list the reasons for the renovation - list the various building renovations and their contribution now and in the future
- identify the means of building protection in preserving the building heritage and list the methods used in it
- list the main contents of the remediation plans as well as the documents required for demolition work and their content
- assess the impact of building instructions on the renovation of buildings
- define the methods to be used for the condition assessment of the building and their timing during the building renovation process
- list the typical damage of different structures - list the various demolition methods used in repairs
- list various harmful and dangerous building materials and substances in old buildings and their demolition methods identify the causes of moisture and mold damage to structures and list methods to investigate them list typical indoor air problems and their causes and methods for investigating them
- specify methods for wet rooms and plumbing repairs - list the problems associated with the construction of lifts

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can
- define what renovation is and list its different subtypes and list the different renovations associated with them;
- name and chronologically list the stages of the renovation process and list the differences in the renovation process compared to new construction
- define the condition assessment and condition study of the building and name their differences
- list the causes of the renovation and the underlying deficiencies and damage to the building in general
- compare different building renovations and their share now and in the future
- explain the importance of building protection for the preservation of the building heritage and list the methods used in it list the main contents of the repair plans and the documents required for the demolition work
- define the methods to be used for the condition assessment of the building and their timing during the building renovation process
- list the typical damage to the various structures and their causes name different methods for examining and repairing concrete, wood, plastered and brick structures
- list the different demolition methods used in repair work and evaluate the applicability of the methods in different situations
- list various harmful and dangerous building materials and substances in old buildings and their demolition methods
- list corrosion prevention methods for reinforced concrete structures identify the causes of moisture and mold damage to structures and list methods to investigate them list typical indoor air problems and their causes and methods for investigating them
- specify methods for wet rooms and plumbing repairs - list the problems associated with the construction of lifts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
- define what renovation is and list its different subtypes and classify the different renovations associated with them;
- identify and organize the stages of the renovation process, the roles of the different parties at different stages and list and assess the differences in the renovation process compared to new construction
- define the condition assessment and condition study of the building and name their differences
- to list the causes of renovation and the underlying building deficiencies and damage to buildings of different eras
- compare different building renovations and their share now and in the future
- assess the impact of building protection on building renovation methods and their importance for the preservation of the building heritage, and list the methods used in it; list the main contents of the remediation plans
- define the methods to be used for the condition assessment of the building and their timing during the building renovation process
- list the typical damage to the various structures and their causes and assess the urgency of repairing the damage; name different methods for studying concrete, wood, plastered and brick structures
- list the different demolition methods used in repair work and evaluate the applicability of the methods in different situations
- list various harmful and dangerous building materials and substances in old buildings and their demolition methods name the ways of damaging different facades, roof structures and foundations identify the causes of moisture and mold damage to structures and list methods to investigate them list typical indoor air problems and their causes and methods for investigating them
- identify methods for wet rooms and HVAC repairs and analyze their advantages and disadvantages
- list the problems associated with the construction of lifts

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can
- define what renovation is and list its different subtypes
- name the stages of the renovation process and list the differences in the renovation process compared to new construction
- define the condition assessment and fitness study of the building
- list the reasons for the renovation - list the various building renovations and their contribution now and in the future
- identify the means of building protection in preserving the building heritage and list the methods used in it
- list the main contents of the remediation plans as well as the documents required for demolition work and their content
- assess the impact of building instructions on the renovation of buildings
- define the methods to be used for the condition assessment of the building and their timing during the building renovation process
- list the typical damage of different structures - list the various demolition methods used in repairs
- list various harmful and dangerous building materials and substances in old buildings and their demolition methods identify the causes of moisture and mold damage to structures and list methods to investigate them list typical indoor air problems and their causes and methods for investigating them
- specify methods for wet rooms and plumbing repairs - list the problems associated with the construction of lifts

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam. The assignments will be graded as pass/fail. To complete the course, you must successfully complete all three assignments, pass the exam, and actively participate in the lectures.