Efficient building techniques

Duration

3 ECTS

Context and overview

Buildings contribute to overall energy consumption is quantified at 30-40%, depending on their use and location. Due to its specific characteristics, it is one of the sectors in which the European Community recognises one of the most significant energy savings potentials. The MC tries to impact this issue by presenting the most representative and currently recognised technologies in achieving buildings with minimum energy consumption. It will start by assessing the current thermal performance of buildings and the principles of construction standards. Following, the MC will present the most used methods to evaluate the thermal performance of a building. Finally, we will work on innovative technologies and materials to improve buildings' efficiency.

The MC presents the most recognised technologies in achieving buildings with minimum energy consumption. First, we will study the thermal performance of a building and discuss the basic principles of sustainable buildings from a thermal perspective. Following, we will present students with minimum energy consumption standards like Passivhaus. The next phase of the MC will involve ways to measure buildings' thermal performance. Infrared thermography is a powerful method to evaluate thermal isolation. The blower door testing evaluates construction infiltrations. Finally, building modelling and simulation improve technicians' understanding of building energy performance. To conclude the MC, learners will study innovative solutions in building construction. Geothermal energy is a heat pump-based system to heat and cool spaces with high efficiency, and bioclimatic design considers the environmental context to shape the construction.

Learning objectives

On the completion of the micro-credential, participants should be able to:

understand the basic principles of sustainable buildings from a thermal point of view

diagnose the thermal performance of a building

design buildings with minimum energy consumption

Background

The following pre-requisites are essential for the completion of the MC:

Basics on mathematics and physics at EQF 4-5 level.

Units

Study of the thermal performance of the buildings
Basic principles of sustainable building from a thermal point of view
Minimum energy consumption standards. Passivhaus
Infrared thermography applied to building construction
Infiltrations and Blower Door testing
Building modelling and simulation
Final exam

Teacher

Mar Cañada Soriano

UPV

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Efficient building techniques

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