Ecology and Energy Efficient Technologies - advanced level

To acquaint students with advanced issues related to pro-ecological solutions and energy-saving technologies in architectural design.

Development of skills in architectural design in order to meet pro-ecological aims, mainly in the field of energy efficiency of buildings.

Exercises 15 h:

1. Architecture and construction sector in the context of environmental, economic and social challenges and sustainable development policy; Methodology for assessing energy demand of a building – 2.5 h.

2. Basic knowledge of physics in the context of building energy efficiency; Preparation of a building energy balance – 2.5 h.

3. Review of architectural and construction solutions in the context of building energy efficiency – 2.5 h.

4. Determination of demand for usable, final and primary energy; Review of energy-saving HVAC systems in construction – 2.5 h.

5. Analysis of architectural, construction and HVAC solutions in the criterion of energy demand and impact on the natural environment; Integration of passive and active solutions; Elements of design optimization – 2.5 h.

6. Advanced methods supporting the design of energy-saving facilities using parametric tools; Summary of knowledge and discussion – 2.5 h.

E-learning (independent work) 10 h:

1. Repetition and expansion of knowledge on pro-ecological and energy-saving solutions in construction and the methodology of calculating the energy performance of a building – 5 h

2. Interpretation of data characterizing energy efficiency, elements of design optimization based on computational analyses – 5 h

1. Knaack U., Koenders E. (eds.), 2014, Building Physics of the Envelope, Birkhauser

2. Yeang K., EcoDesign. A Manual for Ecological Design, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 2008

3. Daniels K., The Technology of Ecological Building, Birkhauser, Berlin 1997

1. Bać A. (red.), Architektura energo-aktywna po 2021, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej, 2020 (translated parts)

2. Hausladen G., DeSladanha M., Liedl P., Sager Ch., ClimateDesign, Birkhauser, Berlin, 2005.

3. Hegger M., Fuchs M., Stark T., Zeumer M., Energy Manual, Birkhauser, Berlin, 2008.

Auxiliary materials (scripts, calculation sheets, files with data) provided by the teacher.

Knows selected current concepts, theories and regulations in the field of pro-ecological issues in architecture as well as contemporary solutions and energy-saving technologies in construction.

Knows the main principles of shaping of pro-ecological architecture and regulatory assessment methods of architectural and construction solutions in the field energy efficiency.

SKILLS

Can analyze and evaluate architectural, construction and HVAC solutions in terms of environmental criteria, primarily in terms of energy efficiency.

Can propose architectural, construction and HVAC solutions in a way that allows meeting the assumed pro-ecological goals.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

Is aware of the importance of decisions made by an architect for the values of life, health, human safety and the condition of the natural environment.

Exercises + e-learning assessment (total grade):

90% (6 x 15%) – Partial written test (online)

10% – Activity during classes