Energy-structural analysis of the building. Study of its physical-thermodynamic behaviour, of interaction with the environment and the climate, with system, standards and laws in order to pursue sustainability with appropriate use of renewable energy resources and sources.
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Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the tools an energy-efficient design of the building-plant system that is correct from the energy point of view, both in terms of new project and recovery, i.e. retrofitting and refurbishment operation on the existing buildings but also on buildings of Cultural Heritage. In particular, the course provides the knowledge for a sustainable design that is based on energy saving, rational use (thermodynamic use) of energy and lower environmental impact. The student will acquire a systemic view of the building, which will be able to analyze with the tools provided and in accordance with current legislation and standards.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of thermal exchange, thermodynamics, environmental wellbeing and legislation in the field of construction
Teaching Methods
Ex cathedra lessons and laboratory / exercise activities consisting in the elaboration by group of study of a rough project of a structure using the tools provided in the course. This activity will cover approximately 60% of the course
Further information
The exam aims to verify, through theoretical questions, brief extemporaneous exercises and reasonings conducted with the teacher:
- the knowledge of the thermal physics of the building-plant system
-the knowledge of the methods for the analysis and evaluation of the thermal and mass exchanges of the building
-the knowledge of the main plant systems and their integrated functioning
-the knowledge of the energy and environmental weight of the building and plant solutions especially oriented to retrofitting and refurbishment;
- the knowledge of the fundamental aspects of lighting technology and its applications to the building-plant system;
- the knowledge of the application of the entropy analysis to the building-plant system and therefore of the project's energy-environmental sustainability assessments;
-the knowledge of the use and exchange of the building-plant system through Lyfe Cycle Assessment applications
- the knowledge of the weight of design solutions on the life cycle of the building-plant system
- the ability to use the terminology and methodologies of the discipline in an appropriate manner;
- the ability to understand the literature concerning the different methodological approaches to the analysis of the building-plant thermodynamic systems also with transient analyses;
- the ability to acquire the tools and methods to continue the studies on the subject, knowing how to face and solve the related problems and to frame the issues and problems typical of the Engineering sector.
Type of Assessment
Examination on the final practical work and on the themes explained during the course (oral exam)
The exam aims to verify, through theoretical questions, brief extemporaneous exercises and reasonings conducted with the teacher:
- the knowledge of the thermal physics of the building-plant system
-the knowledge of the methods for the analysis and evaluation of the thermal and mass exchanges of the building
-the knowledge of the main plant systems and their integrated functioning
-the knowledge of the energy and environmental weight of the building and plant solutions especially oriented to retrofitting and refurbishment;
- the knowledge of the fundamental aspects of lighting technology and its applications to the building-plant system;
- the knowledge of the application of the entropy analysis to the building-plant system and therefore of the project's energy-environmental sustainability assessments;
-the knowledge of the use and exchange of the building-plant system through Lyfe Cycle Assessment applications
- the knowledge of the weight of design solutions on the life cycle of the building-plant system
- the ability to use the terminology and methodologies of the discipline in an appropriate manner;
- the ability to understand the literature concerning the different methodological approaches to the analysis of the building-plant thermodynamic systems also with transient analyses;
- the ability to acquire the tools and methods to continue the studies on the subject, knowing how to face and solve the related problems and to frame the issues and problems typical of the Engineering sector.
Course program
• Energy and Building System
• Bioclimatic architecture, Orientation of the building; relations with the surrounding territory. Climate and solar radiation
• Mass and energy balances for the building read as an open thermodynamic system for different uses.
• Analysis and thermo-physical study of transparent and opaque materials dedicated to a normal use in building construction.
• Sustainability; concept analysis and thermodynamic reading. Thermodynamics and Information
• Thermo-physics of building connected to plant systems. Transient thermal buildings analysis.
• Calculation methods for winter and summer energy requirements. Systems and Dynamic Simulation Techniques of Building-Plant System.
• Life Cycle Analysis, Basic Concepts. Standards, rules and reference for the energy assessment of building-plant system
• Heating and air conditioning systems. Relationship with architectural and plant design. Solar chimneys and underground systems, natural ventilation systems
• Microclimate, Microbiological Contamination, Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation
• Energy efficiency of existing and historical building
• Sports and commercial buildings, hospitals, historic buildings: energy and plant systems analysis.
• Illumination: lighting design through natural and artificial light control. Solid state lighting systems. Calculation programs for energy and lighting engineering evaluation of buildings.
• Evaluation of insulation system and energy costs.