After successful completion of the course, students are able to create, calculate and evaluate earth building details in terms of building physics and building ecology. There is a special focus on learning the ecological assessment of component structures in accordance with the Baubook - as a basis for assessing earthen structures in accordance with ÖGNI, ÖGNB, klima: aktiv. The students are able to compare component structures and make an informed choice with regard to the desired building quality.

Planning-relevant criteria for energy-efficient and sustainable construction; Identification or development of planning-relevant criteria / recommendations as a basis for design decisions regarding energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings Development of the ability to assess planned and constructed buildings with regard to their sustainability (evaluation criteria, assessment tools, national and international labels) Analysis of exemplary buildings Support of design programs, feedback to specific questions Current: Construction methods in comparison (eg massive / light)

Research, analysis and evaluation with Baubook, related to new construction and renovation.

Learn and use the necessary tools.

Documentation of the examples.

Calculation and documentation of the examples of the course mud building.