ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS

Course Description

This course aims to prepare students to successfully advance energy efficient building construction and retrofits by equipping them since energy efficient buildings are a cornerstone of a prosperous, sustainable and healthy society. This course provides to reduce the carbon footprint of organizations and encourage the conservation of energy because energy efficiency has become an integral part of building services design, maintenance and upgrade. This course consists of four modules that, together, provide an introduction to energy efficiency in buildings. It is a comprehensive tutorial, meant to engage and challenge students to consider many decision levels and options involved in advancing energy efficiency in buildings. The course covers the fundamental technical, design, policy and financial dimensions necessary to practically engage on the topic.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings - Matthew R. Hall (Ed.)
2. 02 Energy Efficiency: Building a Clean, Secure Economy - James Sweeney
3. 03 Handbook of Energy Audits - Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, William J. Younger

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the hydrothermal properties of various building materials SOLO 2
2. L02 Evaluating the U-values of various building components SOLO 5
3. L03 Criticizing of how to calculate a building’s heat losses and how to select a heating source. SOLO 5
4. L04 Analyzing of ventilation demands and moisture conditions in structures. SOLO 4
5. L05 Identify and implement energy saving opportunities and recognize energy efficient technologies SOLO 2
6. L06 Demonstrate the concepts of energy performance certification of buildings SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. 1. Critically evaluates current and advanced knowledge in civil engineering and makes original contributions that expand the boundaries of the field.
2. 2. Identifies complex engineering problems, develops new methods or models, and scientifically validates them.
3. 3. Analyzes existing theories, methods, and applications in depth and applies them to new areas of research.
4. 4. Designs, conducts, and interprets independent scientific research within disciplinary or interdisciplinary contexts.
5. 5. Plans, executes, and completes original research in accordance with principles of scientific ethics and integrity.
6. 6. Designs and develops innovative systems, processes, or methodologies in the field of civil engineering.
7. 7. Evaluates scientific, technological, social, and environmental developments in the field and proposes sustainable engineering solutions.
8. 8. Effectively uses and develops advanced computational, modeling, and simulation techniques in civil engineering applications.
9. 9. Critically reviews national and international scientific literature in the field and produces original scholarly publications.
10. 10. Communicates scientific research and its results effectively through written, oral, and visual means in national and international contexts.
11. 11. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research environments, initiates new collaborations, and manages research teams.
12. 12. Utilizes knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society, evaluates the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of engineering practices, and makes responsible decisions.

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