Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based upon knowledge obtained at the 2nd semester or
equivalent
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- Must have knowledge about building Commissioning Operation and
Environmental impact
- Must have knowledge about basic architectural design
methodology, the integrated design process and integrated building
concepts
- Must have knowledge on choice of passive energy technologies in
relation to indoor environment, building services and running
cost
- Must be able to understand the interplay between microclimate,
buildings and operation of their services
- Must be able to understand the interplay between sustainable
energy system, building energy demand and renewable energy
production
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to apply and combine design methods for energy
efficient building design and operation
- Must be able to apply, combine and evaluate advanced methods
for analysis of the interplay between energy systems, architectural
concepts, building design, building use, outdoor climate and HVAC
systems
- Must be able to design a building with focus on operation and
reduced running cost
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and
graphical communication and documentation of problems and solutions
within integrated design of buildings and building services.
- Must be able to optimise the operation of buildings based on
measurement and analysis of the performance of the building
- Must be able to handle complex and research-oriented cases
related to development of and running energy efficient
buildings
- Must be able to communicate the results of the project work in
a project report
- Must be able to contribute successfully to teamwork within the
problem area and make a common presentation of the result of the
project work
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision possibly supplemented with
instructions, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 15 ECTS which is corresponding to 450 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Building Commissioning Operation and Environmental
Impact |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
rapport. |
ECTS | 15 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |