Indoor air climate (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in constrution
Students understand the impacts dust, moisture, mould, fibres and gas, which may occur during the various construction phases of a building, have on the health and well-being of humans. They learn to avoid the adverse impacts and dangers of being in buildings during the demolition and consruction phases. They are competent in selecting clean materials and supplies.

Competence in the construction process
Students also learn how to determine the condition of the indoor climate and how to fix problems associated with indoor air.

Content

- Desired values for indoor climate
- Controlling moisture in construction
- Damage caused by moisture and microbes
- Vaporizing organic compounds, dust, asbestos, radon
- Emissions classifications for construction materials and classification of cleanliness for ventilation products
- Clean construction and classification of cleanlines,s defining cleanliness and cleaning, cleaning HVAC systems, surveying the cleanliness of indoor air
- Measuring the amount of moisture and drying techniques
- Eliminating odours
- Impacts of tearing down old constructions on one's health and protecting oneself
- Building for people prone to allergies

Materials

Material as indicated by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments and excursions

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 54 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has the basic knowledge of indoor air climate and understands the adverse effects of dust, humidity, mold, fibres and gases, occurring at the different stages of construction, on people's health and comfort. The student is familiar with the principles of clean construction and is able to avoid risks during the construction work and the use and demolition of a building, as well as is able to choose clean materials and supplies. They may not fully know the basics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student also knows methods to survey indoor air and different methods to tackle indoor air problems. The student knows the cleanliness categories for indoor air and their effects on working methods.
The student is able to conduct common analyses and draw conclusions based on their basic knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well and is able to apply what they have learned. They can also analyze the connections between different things. The student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.