WENUS Joint Curriculum

65 Hours of Training 15 Learning Units 2.6 ECVET EQF - Level 4

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Advanced Materials and Sustainable Design in Timber Construction

Circular Economy Principles in Timber Construction

Key Enabling Technologies for Timber Construction

Sustainable Practices and Future Trends

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Introduction to Circular Economy and key definitions

MODULE 1

Circular economy framework and principles

Circular Economy Principles in Timber Construction

Circular economy benefits and challenges in the wood and timber construction

13h

Strategies for the timber construction sector (best practices and examples)

Information

Sustainability in timber construction

MODULE 2

Advanced Materials and Sustainable Design in Timber Construction

Advanced materials and design in timber construction

17h

Building Information Modeling and Smart Buildings

Information

Introduction to digitalization and Key Enabling Technologies

MODULE 3

Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Timber Construction

Key Enabling Technologies for Timber Construction

3D Printing for Timber Construction

22h

3D Printing exercises definition

Information

Sustainable Building Principles for Timber Projects

MODULE 4

Green Public Procurement Policies

Sustainable Practices and Future Trends

Shaping the Future of Timber Construction for Global Sustainability: Environmental, Economic, and Leadership Perspectives

13h

New European Bauhaus

Information

Learning Outcomes

• Understand basic approaches to solving challenges related to sustainability in timber construction
• Interpret basic green public procurement policies and their application in timber construction projects.
• Describe the principles of green building practices and their integration into timber projects.
• List the main challenges in the timber industry and propose basic strategies to address them using CE concepts.
• Explain the connection between timber construction and global sustainability goals, such as SDGs 9 and 13.
• Exhibit leadership and decision-making abilities to manage and guide sustainable timber construction initiatives.

Objectives

• Promote green skills.
• Explore future trends in timber construction.
• Integrate green public procurement knowledge.
• Connect timber construction with global sustainability goals

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the cascading use of materials in timber construction to enhance sustainability.
• Recognize the environmental benefits of using advanced timber materials such as cross-laminated timber (CLT).
• Explain the concept of carbon footprint and its relevance to timber products.
• Recommend basic material choices aligned with sustainability goals in timber construction.
• Outline the lifecycle of timber construction materials and identify key stages for reducing environmental impacts.
• Describe key developments in sustainable timber construction, including the use of innovative materials and low-carbon techniques.
• Analyze the advantages of timber construction for achieving environmental and economic sustainability.
• Evaluate simple examples of lifecycle assessment (LCA) in timber construction to assess environmental impacts.
• Apply critical thinking and collaboration techniques to propose innovative solutions for sustainability challenges in timber construction.
• Describe sustainable sourcing practices for timber and other construction materials.
• Assess strategies for reducing waste and improving material efficiency in timber construction.

Objectives

• Strengthen understanding of advanced materials.
• Encourage sustainable design thinking.
• Build awareness of lifecycle assessments (LCA).
• Promote green skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the basic principles of Circular Economy and their application in timber construction.
• Describe sustainable sourcing practices for timber and other construction materials.
• Assess strategies for reducing waste and improving material efficiency in timber construction.
• Recognize the importance of sustainable material sourcing strategies in the context of CE principles.
• Demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills to address challenges in implementing Circular Economy principles in timber construction.

Objectives

• Understand the principles of Circular Economy.
• Promote green skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how automation technologies can improve timber construction processes.
• Explain the role of 3D printing and other advanced digital tools in timber construction.
• Understand the role of Industry 4.0 technologies in modernizing timber construction processes.
• Develop adaptability and resilience to effectively integrate and utilize digital tools and Industry 4.0 technologies in timber construction projects.

Objectives

• Enhance knowledge of digital tools.
• Foster understanding of Industry 4.0.
• Promote green skills.