University: Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Gain profound knowledge about international certification systems and the German building certification system DGNB. Green building certification | Master course In this Master course students will consolidate their knowledge in building certification systems for sustainability. They gain profound knowledge about different international certification systems and the German building certification system DGNB, particularly with regards to their targets, focus and constraints. The lectures are accompanied by an English language support for technical vocabulary and scientific work. International green building certification systems: targets, focus and constraints. In-depth focus on the German building certification system DGNB as well as other international systems. possibility to pass the exam for DGNB -Registered Professional subsequent to the module. participation in the additional exam is voluntary and not part of the module.

Gain detailed knowledge about parameters of architectural construction which respond convincingly to today’s requests. The relationship between design and its constructive implementation is primarily viewed, examined and evaluated from the viewpoint of constructive implementation. Students will have a detailed knowledge in the thematic field of architectural construction. The focus here is primarily on the manifolded parameters of architectural construction which can respond convincingly to today’s requests. These encompass constructing in response to climate, our material resources, an efficient use of energy, to constructing in response to qualities of production, ranging from industrial production to craftsmanship, to constructing with a limited budget. This includes the knowledge of concepts like perception and structural rationalism, construction and ornament, and material efficiency, as well as standardization of construction and the chances of a future‐oriented de‐constructing and recycling. In the lecture series construction (Master), the interrelationship between design and its constructive implementation is primarily viewed, examined and evaluated from the viewpoint of constructive implementation. The same attention is given to the main focus of the course, urban contexts, existing building structures and new buildings. Starting points are the identification of the most important persons involved in the planning process and the study of their different demands, work approaches and decision‐making criteria regarding the structural development of the structure, building envelope and interior design. In terms of content, the required profile of use and the urban / architectural response are correspondingly compared with the possible constructive implementations. This includes also the decision‐making process of the adequate materials, from the best design form to the evaluation of the efficiency, costs and the shape of a construction, as well as the construction and maintenance costs, life cycles and energy efficiency, regulations and legal questions. These parameters are related to the conceptual design approach and the desired shape quality.