Introduction to building engineering

The course introduces building engineering at a practical level and covers the following: Building process: the societal role of building, sustainability issues, and different professional roles Drawing technique: drawings in accordance with industry standards, section and view Academic writing: library resources, different types of sources, strategies for literature searches, structure, language, and referencing. Students conduct a practical experiment which is presented in writing in accordance with a template. Project: groups of students plan and build part of a building in accordance with given specifications Project methodology: planning, implementation, and follow-up of the project both theoretically and practically, including project methodology, group dynamics, ethical aspects, and gender perspectives. Students are required to attend introductions to library services and resources, as well as laboratory and workshop safety routines.