Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The aim of the course is to enable students in a professional way to develop and document Zero Energy Buildings using both passive and active energy technologies.

Students who complete the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of the political strategy at national as well as international level for saving energy in the building sector
• Must have knowledge of energy optimisation of existing buildings
• Must have knowledge of intelligent and dynamic climate shields
• Must have knowledge of active energy technologies

Skills

• Must be able to apply indoor environmental systems and technologies
• Must be able to analyse, simulate and apply passive energy technologies in buildings
• Must be able to simulate and analyse the dynamic behavior of a building regarding indoor environment and energy use taking all relevant parameters into account
• Must be able to apply advanced mathematical models to the analysis of passive energy technologies and the interplay between building design, building use and outdoor climate

Competences

• Can discuss and reflect on the influence of the chosen indoor environmental level on the buildings total energy use
• Can use a professional and interdisciplinary approach to the design of zero energy building
• Can use a professional and interdisciplinary approach to energy optimisation of existing buildings
• Can choose proper modeling of single zone and multi-zone buildings and discuss inherent model limitations

Type of instruction

See general description of the types of instruction described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams