Learning objectives
The student will be able to analyze and critically evaluate an intervention of upgrading the energy efficiency of a building, as well as to design some simple solutions that will allow a reduction of primary energy consumption, in accordance with the characteristics of the building on which it is addressed.
Knowledge and understanding capabilities:
At the end of the course, the student will have a complete picture of the different possible approaches to enehance the enrgy performances of existing buildings, to be chosen depending on the multiple values involved and of the different possible concernes.
Proficiency:
The student will be able to analyze and critically assess an intervention to enhance the buildings energy performances, and to design some simple solutions for the reduction of energy consumption, in the respect of the main values of the existing building.
Prerequisites
It is necessary to know the fundamental aspects of Applied Physics.
Course unit content
The course is a module within the Final Synthesis Laboratory in Building Reuse and Energy Retrofit. Respecting this Laboratory’s organization, also this module is organized in two parts: a theoretical one and an applied one (mainly in the second period).
The theoretical part is focused on the theoretical aspects of building’s physics and on the different issues which need to be faced in the choice of design solutions. Some examples will also be showed of meaningful cases in different concerns.
In the second part of the course, the teaching activity involves group work project to be carried out under the supervision of a tutor.
Full programme
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Bibliography
ASHRAE GreenGuide The Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings.
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings.
Additional material available in the course’s website.
Teaching methods
The course is composed of traditional lectures (taught class), also with Powerpoint presentations, and reviews, mainly in the second period.
Assessment methods and criteria
The single module has no autonomous evaluation, but the learning assessment will be made altogether in the final exam of the Final Synthesis Laboratory in Building Reuse and Energy Retrofit, which consists in an oral examination focused on the practical design case examined.
Other information
As for all the laboratories, attending the courses is compulsory.
