Vähähiiliset rakennukset (englanninkielinen)Laajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Learning outcomes of the course
On the completion of this course the student will:
Familiarize with the concept of carbon footprint of buildings, net zero carbon buildings, energy balance calculations and primary energy.
Acquire extensive knowledge of functioning principles and dimensioning rules of building systems for net zero carbon buildings. Learn to use calculation and dimensioning tools to support decision making. Improve group work skills and capacity to apply the learnings into a simple project.

Sisältö

The course will cover the following topics:
EU directives and net zero carbon building definitions
EU taxonomy for sustainable activities
Operational and embodied carbon in buildings
Energy balance calculation and primary energy coefficients.
Heating and ventilation systems for low energy buildings.
Energy efficient generation of heat: heat pumps, condensation boilers, micro CHP units.
Renewable energy systems for buildings: solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, wood burners and stoves.
Hybrid systems and energy boilers, thermal and electrical storage of energy.
Calculation and dimensioning tools.
Case studies of nearly zero energy and low carbon buildings.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Theory: can explain the principles of net zero carbon building, and the basic functioning principles of at least some low energy buildings technological solutions. Can perform some dimensioning calculations.
Group assignment: can contribute to the group project and is able to present his own contribution.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Theory: can demonstrate a good, overall understanding of the topics covered in the course and has learned to use the calculation and dimensioning tools.
Group assignment: provides crucial contribution to the group project and a good presentation of the project (oral and written).

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Theory: can demonstrate a deep understanding of the course contents and has acquired very good mastering of the calculation tools.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Theory: can explain the principles of net zero carbon building, and the basic functioning principles of at least some low energy buildings technological solutions. Can perform some dimensioning calculations.
Group assignment: can contribute to the group project and is able to present his own contribution.

Lisätiedot

Student grade will be based 60% on a written exam and 40% on the outcomes of the group assignment. A minimum grade of 1/5 from the exam is required to get the credits for this course, group assignment alone is not sufficient.