SUS 7300A Low-Energy Buildings

The aim of the course is to introduce state-of-the-art methodologies and tools for integrated design and optimization of energy efficient buildings with a good indoor environment. Focus is on the first part of the design process. The methodology for integrated design is based on listing of the functional requirements of buildings, preparation of space of solutions, generating of design proposals, and optimization analyses and decision processes. The participants will, on individual basis, work on development of the integrated design processes in relation to their own research projects.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ARCH 63102

Prerequisite

MATH 19000; MATH 195000; ARCH 61100 or ARCH 61001 or LAAR 61100; ARCH 35201 or LAAR 62600; and ARCH 35301. Any of these prerequisites may be waived upon consent of instructor.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.