Seminar on Energy Optimized Buildings

Lecturer:

Jan Tywoniak (gar.)

Tutor:

Jan Tywoniak (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Building Structures

Synopsis:

Introduction in the theory and practice of the design of low-energy buildings of different categories. Lectures and workshops

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

Definitions for practical use (passive buildings, net-zero energy buildings, primary energy)

Thermal performance (thermal transmittance, thermal bridges, energy balance)

Building envelope (building physics, traditional and progressive insulation materials) and building-energy concepts

Integration of renewable energy systems

Built examples: family houses, appartment buildings, office and school buildings

Real quality (thermography, air-tightness, monitoring)

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Study materials:

[1] VOSS, Karsten - MUSALL, Eike. Net Zero Energy Buildings: International Comparison of Karbon-Neutral Lifestyles. Birkhäuser Verlag, 2011

[2] Proceedings from important international conferences like Passivhaustagung, EUROSUN, Sustainable Building,etc.

[3] EU - Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings

internet sources

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: