MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
Course Information Package
| Course Unit Title | ENERGY DESIGN OF BUILDINGS | ||||||
| Course Unit Code | MES505 | ||||||
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6 | ||||||
| Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
| Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
| Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
| Course Contents | 1. Climatic conditions, urban microclimate, solar radiation and daylight analysis 2. Energy balance of buildings Heat transfer phenomena in buildings, Solar and internal loads, Daily, monthly and annual energy demand for heating and cooling 3. Thermal insulation Insulation materials and their properties, Insulation solutions for the various building elements 4. Passive solar systems Direct gain, Thermal storage walls, Attached Greenhouse, Sun protection, Natural lighting 5. Indoor air quality Natural Ventilation and passive cooling, Thermal, Acoustic and Visual Comfort 6. Integration of the building's shell, the buildings' services and the indoor environmental quality requirements. Thermal inertia of the building elements, Thermal transmissivity and diffusivity of building materials 7. Operational principles of heating and air-conditioning systems Operational principles of passive systems 8. The impact of the user 9. Energy design and simulation software tools | ||||||
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course is presented through theoretical lectures in class. The lectures present to the student the course content and allow for questions. The material is presented using visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint presentation slides, documentaries, etc.). The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material that would otherwise be very difficult to do. The learning process is enhanced with the requirement from the student to carry in-class discussions and tackling of hypothetical scenarios in small-group exercises. A final project, which is required as part of the students assessment for the course, allows students the opportunity to carry out independent research, synthesize basic concepts presented in class, as well as hone their writing and presentation skills. Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material is made available through the class website which is available through the University’s E-learning platform (“Moodle”). The instructors are available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide necessary guidance. | ||||||
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| Language of instruction | English | ||||||
| Work placement(s) | NO | ||||||
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