Sustainable Building Design: Achieving Net Zero Energy

This module introduces the concept of Zero Energy Design and teaches students how to analyze the energy consumption of a selected building. It provides a foundation for understanding energy use in the built environment.

This module focuses on analyzing local climate conditions and selecting appropriate passive measures to reduce energy demand. Students will learn about strategies such as thermal insulation and sun shading.

This module provides an overview of active measures to reduce energy demand in buildings. Topics include demand-controlled heating and ventilation systems, which help optimize energy usage.

This module explores opportunities to reuse energy flows within buildings. Students will learn about techniques such as heat recovery from ventilation air and warm waste water, which can significantly improve overall energy efficiency.

This module covers methods to produce heat and electricity within buildings. Students will learn about technologies such as PV-systems and ground source heat pumps, which can help buildings generate their own energy.

In this module, students will apply all the measures learned in previous weeks to develop an integrated net zero energy concept for their selected building. This involves combining passive and active strategies for optimal energy performance.

This final module serves as a conclusion to the course, likely involving a review of key concepts, final assessments, and possibly a discussion of real-world applications of zero-energy design principles.