Programme

Review of thermal sciences. Main characteristics of passive systems. Elements of psychrometry. Thermal behavior of the structures. Thermal insulating materials. Determination of energy requirements for air conditioning of buildings. Types of air-conditioning systems, selection criteria for the various types. Integrated design of the building-plant system. Renewable energy production and use systems: outline. Elements of acoustics and lighting technology. Notes on energy saving. Reference regulations.

Core Documentation

Heat and Mass Transfer, Yunus A. Çengel.

Reference Bibliography

ASHRAE Handbooks - Fundamentals, HVAC Systems and Equipment, Applications, Refrigeration - Ed. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Type of delivery of the course

Traditional classroom lectures and exercises on the topics listed in the syllabus. In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions governing the methods of carrying out teaching activities will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will be applied: distance learning.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory.

Type of evaluation

The exam includes the preparation of a specific paper, which explains in more detail the checks and calculations carried out, and a final presentation, in the context of the presentation of the project, of the in-depth analyzes carried out on the specific topics of the module and their integration in the architectural project. In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions governing the methods of carrying out student assessment will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will be applied: remote final exam.