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
- Must have knowledge about the integrated design process
- Must have knowledge about integrated building concepts
- Must have knowledge of basic architectural design
methodology
- Must have knowledge of methods for energy efficient building
design
- Must have knowledge of passive energy technologies
- Must be able to understand the microclimate around
buildings
- Must be able to understand the interplay between microclimate
and buildings
- Must be able to describe the calculation methods related to
airflow and pressure distribution around buildings
- Must be able to explain the wind and bouyancy driven flows in
single zone modelling
- Describe the mathematical models for multizone
modelling
Skills
- Must be able to apply basic design methods for passive energy
technologies
- Must be able to apply advanced methods for analysis of the
interplay between building design, building use and outdoor
climate
- Must be able to simulate and analyze the natural airflow of a
single zone and a multizone building
Competences
- Must be able to choose proper modelling of natural and hybrid
ventilation in single zone and multizone buildings and discuss
inherent model limitations
- Must be able to discuss and reflect on the prospects and
limitations of integrated building energy design
Type of instruction
Lectures and exercises in groups supplemented with e.g.
workshops, presentation seminars and more.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Integrated Building Energy Design |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Individual oral or written exam. Exam format is decided on by start
of the semester. |
ECTS | 5 |
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 |