Technical systems in buildings and energy economy. (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will know the technical systems of buildings and their operations. The student will understand the requirements the technical systems place on the structures, building products and the sizing of the spaces. The student will be able, with the assistance of specialized engineer, to place the technical systems in the building, and able to compare the available alternatives.
The student will be familiar with energy economy, and how it can be affected by materials, structures and design. The student will understand the relation between energy economy and technical systems in
buildings.
The student will be able to see the effect of his/her decisions on ecology and sustainable development. The student will be familiar with technical systems and energy-related legislation and guidance.

Content

Electricity, water, heating, air conditioning and automatic controls.
Effects of HVAC planning on architectural design.
Space requirements of technical systems.
Energy Economics.
Energy costs in buildings.
Ecology and sustainable development in the energy sector.
Guidelines and regulations.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a good level.
The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and rehearsals and the activity on the course has been good.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course subjects excellently.
The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently and takes initiative. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Qualifications

Knowledge in materials, structures and design.

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will know the technical systems of buildings and their operations. The student will understand the requirements the technical systems place on the structures, building products and the sizing of the spaces. The student will be able, with the assistance of specialized engineer, to place the technical systems in the building, and able to compare the available alternatives.
The student will be familiar with energy economy, and how it can be affected by materials, structures and design. The student will understand the relation between energy economy and technical systems in
buildings.
The student will be able to see the effect of his/her decisions on ecology and sustainable development. The student will be familiar with technical systems and energy-related legislation and guidance.

Content

Electricity, water, heating, air conditioning and automatic controls.
Effects of HVAC planning on architectural design.
Space requirements of technical systems.
Energy Economics.
Energy costs in buildings.
Ecology and sustainable development in the energy sector.
Guidelines and regulations.

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.

Qualifications

Knowledge in materials, structures and design.