Life Cycle Analysis and Facility Management (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to perform Life cycle analysis independently and life cycle inventory LCI independently
• can calculate environmental impacts and the carbon footprint of a building
• understands the the life cycle effects of building materials
• knows how to optimize the use of new and recycled building materials.
• can apply facilities management principles in practice and in future planning
• is able to understand risk analysis and risk management
• can manage property management, facility management and workplace management skills.

Content

• Main pollution parameters
• Target setting for LCA
• Steps of life cycle assessment: target setting, inventory analysis, impact analysis and interpretation of results
• Environmental declarations and other data sources
• Calculation tools for LCA. LCA reporting, building products as an example
• Facilities management, property management and risk management

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• can explain the principles of life cycle assessment
• shows understanding of the main environmental impacts on buildings
• is able to perform simple LCA calculations, with given input values
• knows the basics of using new and recycled materials
• can apply methods of facilities management
• shows understanding of risk management
• is able to use international property management skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• has some ability to to know where to obtain LCA input data and how to report the results
• knows and is able to calculate the carbon footprint of a building with given input values
• can interpret LCA results and form sustainable suggestions for improvement
• have understanding about personal strengths and weaknesses and limitations
• can explain LCA reports clearly
• has some ability to assess facilities management improvements
• can explain the workplace management procedures
• can actively use FM skills in developing real estate.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• can apply the concept of sensibility of LCA calculations
• understands the theoretical background of the steps of LCA assessment
• can present and report on environmental declarations
• can apply new concepts of FM to improve real estate value
• understands fully how FM works
• can create active risk management plans.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• can explain the principles of life cycle assessment
• shows understanding of the main environmental impacts on buildings
• is able to perform simple LCA calculations, with given input values
• knows the basics of using new and recycled materials
• can apply methods of facilities management
• shows understanding of risk management
• is able to use international property management skills.

Qualifications

English level 2