Welcome to BEE VET Digital Toolkit
Encourage learning with BEE VET Digital Toolkit!
Specially designed for students in upper secondary VET in the field of construction BEE VET Digital Toolkit will help you to:
- increase your knowledge on current topics and practical application of innovative materials and technologies (green, sustainable and energy efficient construction materials and resources) in the field of construction;
- improve your digital skills;
- increase your motivation to learn
13 Topics containing:
- synthesized theoretical information;
- interactive practical exercises;
- library with links to demos and video guides;
- exercises for self-assessment;
- additional 14th topic on the energy efficiency offering a broad overview on green, sustainable and environmentally friendly issues in construction.
Why is energy efficiency and the use of green and sustainable materials so important?
ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDINGS
- Need for thermal insulation of buildings
In its thousand-year history, the humanity has always understood the buildings it built as a means of protection from the adverse effects of the natural environment. The surrounding elements of the building (roof, walls, floor, windows) create conditions in its premises to create a certain microclimate, the parameters of which correspond to the sanitary-hygienic and technological requirements.
The main functions that the thermal insulation of the surrounding elements of the building must perform can be formulated as follows...
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Low-energy houses
Low-energy buildings, sometimes also called green buildings are buildings that through applied design, technology, and construction demands less energy than a traditional or average new house. What types of low energy buildings exist? Which technologies are being used to convert of build from the scratch a low energy house? Which
Sustainable Development and Healthy Living
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Thermal Insulation
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Interior Plasters
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Renovation. Restoration
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The processes performed to reduce the heat transfer between two environments at different temperatures are called Thermal Insulation. As a result of the increase in energy costs people carefully monitor the thermal insulation of buildings. What are the the benefits of thermal insulation in buildings and installations? Which are the modern thermal insulation materials? How can we use them?
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The content of the training material reveals opportunities for gaining advanced knowledge related to basic mortars, their properties, test methods, storage rules, application rules, as well as the appropriate tools for screeding. The topic will summarize the knowledge about the technology of preparation and use of screed solutions through theoretical materials and practical assignments.
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Restoration is a partial or complete process of restoring the authentic character/original characteristics of cultural monuments according to factually proven data. Restoration is carried out with the aim to protect cultural heritage, to restore destroyed parts of historic buildings according to their original appearance and to conserve them for the future generations. What are the conservation and restoration activities and what methods are used?
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The water that comes into our buildings must meet the water supply requirements and standards. The requirements for wastewater disposal must also be observed. What considerations are taken when installing these systems? Which materials are suitable for their thermal insulation?
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Low-energy buildings, sometimes also called green buildings are buildings that through applied design, technology, and construction demands less energy than a traditional or average new house. What types of low energy buildings exist? Which technologies are being used to convert of build from the scratch a low energy house?
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Interior plasters are finishing works on the construction, which form the visible facing surface of the interior. Plastering is a wet process with manual or machine application. Which are the components of interior plaster? What are the types of plaster according to location, binder material, number of layers, surface treatment? Do we know enough about the technological process of plastering and the different types of plasters?
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Waterproofing prevents potential damage from the action of water or moisture to the building, providing long life, a comfortable and safe environment. The ingress of water into the structure reduces its load-bearing capacity, causes corrosion of the reinforcement and/or concrete. Besides that, making its way into the building, water poses a risk for the development of microorganisms.
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The roof is the top cover of the buildings, which protects the interior from the influence of the environment. It is made on a roof structure of wood, concrete, reinforced concrete or metal. The roof covering is installed in layers, including thermal insulation, waterproofing, a vapour barrier, a finishing layer, etc. How is a roof designed? What materials are used? How is a roof insulated?
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When it comes to the companies in the construction industry, along with the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable living, it is important that the houses are healthy, energy efficient and good-looking. Multiple researches show that the health is one of the most important requirements for comfortable and pleasant life, whereas the indoor climate of a building affects the health of the inhabitants significantly.