Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge corresponding to 1st semester and
knowledge gained in the modules Stochastic Modelling and Design
Optimisation, Integrated Building Energy Design and Environmental
Assessment Methods and Life Cycle Cost Analysis or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- 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 and building services
- Must be able to understand the interplay between microclimate,
buildings and their services
- Must be able to understand the interplay between sustainable
energy system, building energy demand and renewable energy
production
- Must have knowledge of stochastic performance modeling of
buildings
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to apply and combine design methods for passive
energy technologies
- Must be able to apply and combine design methods for energy
efficient building design
- 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 evaluate building energy performance and assess
their robustness through sensitivity and uncertainty
analyses
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 handle complex and research-oriented cases
related to development of low-energy, energy-neutral and
energy-producing buildings
- Must be able to take part in a professional and
interdisciplinary collaboration on design of integrated building
and energy concepts
- 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
LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
- Must be able to assess problemsolving
- Must be able to assess teamwork/team composition
- Must be able to understand and explain what process analysis
is
- Must be able to assess impact assessmentÂ
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision supplemented with instructions,
workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the workload is expected
to be 450 hours for the student.
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- An approved PBL competency profile is a prerequisite for
participation in the project exam.
Exams
Name of exam | Integrated Design of Buildings and Building Services |
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 |