Lectures related to Building Longevity

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture Discussion

Discusses the sustainable potential of natural stone in architecture, focusing on material cycle, cultural significance, and design possibilities.

The Etymology of Architecture: Understanding Stone Materials

Explores the historical significance and ethical considerations of using natural stone in architecture.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture

Explores the sustainable nature of natural stone and its potential in enriching discussions on sustainable architecture through efficient use of raw materials and circular economic processes.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture Enriched by Ancient Practices

Explores the sustainable nature of natural stone and its potential for enriching contemporary architecture through ancient building practices.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture

Discusses the sustainable aspects of natural stone as a building material and its potential to enrich contemporary architecture.

Sustainable Economy Support Fund: Vaud SPEI

Explores the Vaud Sustainable Economy Support Fund for sustainable construction and circular economy projects.

Sustainable Construction Economics: Losinger Marazzi SA

Delves into the economic aspects of sustainable construction projects, covering life cycle costs and regional economics.

Daylight in Buildings: Metrics and Strategies

Explores the importance of daylight in architecture, covering metrics, standards, and strategies for sustainable building design.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture Discussion

Delves into the sustainable potential of natural stone in architecture, focusing on its material cycle, physical properties, and environmental impact.

Low Carbon Construction Materials: Innovations and Environmental Impact MOOC: Building expertise on developing sustainable and resilient infrastructure

Explores the use of low carbon construction materials to reduce emissions.

Architectural Projects Showcase

Showcases four architectural projects, including a bus terminal, social housing renovation, and two residential designs.

Sustainable Materials: Lifecycle, Properties, and Design

Explores material lifecycle, properties, sustainability, and design, emphasizing the importance of auditing products for sustainability and discussing the evaluation of consumer products like LEGO.

Sustainable Brick Building Innovations

Delves into sustainable brick building innovations, emphasizing local materials and energy-efficient techniques.

Architecture, Metaphysics and Politics

Explores the fusion of architecture, metaphysics, and politics, analyzing historical influences and ethical considerations in sustainable design.

Aliphatic Polyesters: Sustainable Design and Processing

Covers sustainable design and processing of aliphatic polyesters, including function-driven design and chemical recycling.

Urban Rainwater Drainage

Explores the challenges and solutions for urban rainwater drainage in Sub-Saharan African cities.

SIA2040 et SNBS

Covers energy efficiency and sustainable construction tools SIA2040 and SNBS.

Design for Sustainability I: Back to Basics

Introduces the fundamentals of sustainable design, including life-cycle thinking, green design, and biomimicry.

Environmental Impact of Building Technologies: Key Insights Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Discusses the environmental impact of construction, focusing on lifecycle emissions and sustainable building practices.

Circular Economy for Sustainable Composites Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into sustainability strategies, the circular economy, and challenges in the composites industry, addressing climate change effects and the role of composites.