The Energy-Efficient Buildings course covers sustainable design principles, focusing on building energy efficiency. It begins with basics like energy requirements and heat transfer, progressing to psychometrics and passive design strategies. Students learn about passive solar heating, ventilation, mechanical controls, and natural ventilation. Advanced topics include passive cooling, day lighting, and insulation materials. Design considerations for various climates are explored, with case studies illustrating real-world applications. Sustainable materials, life cycle assessment, and energy audit processes are addressed. Other topics include building energy codes, net-zero energy buildings, smart technologies, and occupant behavior's impact. The curriculum aims for interactive learning through lectures and case studies, preparing students for sustainable design challenges.
Overview
Syllabus
WEEK
TOPIC
Week-1
Introduction to Energy Efficiency
Heat Exchange & Building Energy Consumption
Week-2
Energy Performance Metrics & Indicators
Micro Climate & Thermal Comfort
Fundamentals of Building Thermal Design and Orientation
Week-3
Design for Climatic Zones: cold and cloudy, cold and sunny
Design for Climatic Zones : hot and dry & composite, warm and humid & moderate
Week-4
Passive Energy Efficiency Systems
Energy Performance-Based Building Design
Introduction to Renewable Energy Use in Buildings
Week-5
Energy Conservation in Buildings - Moving Towards Net Zero
Energy Efficient Building Envelope Retrofit
Active Energy Retrofit Systems
Week-6
Introduction to HVAC Systems & Energy-Efficient Heating Options
Energy-Efficient Cooling Options & HVAC Optimization Strategies
Week-7
Understanding the Building Envelope
Energy Efficient Roofing & Wall Systems
Energy Efficient Fenestrations & Glazing Technology
Low Embodied Energy Materials & Technology
Insulation Materials and Techniques
Week-8
Importance of Lighting Efficiency and Lighting Technologies
Designing for Natural Light
Overview of Renewable Energy Sources
Integrating Solar Energy Systems
Week-9
Economic and Environmental Benefits of Renewable Energy
Introduction to Sustainability & Energy Rating Systems
Lecture 24: Application of Energy Rating Systems in Building Design
Energy-Efficient Building Case Studies
Week-10
Introduction to Smart Buildings
Building Automation Systems
Case Studies in Smart Building Implementation
Introduction to Energy Auditing
Week-11
Energy Audit of Buildings
Overview of Building Energy Codes
Compliance Requirements for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Case Studies in Code Compliance
Week-12
Real-World Examples of Energy-Efficient Buildings
Lessons Learned from Successful Projects
Overcoming Implementation Challenges
Implementing Energy-Efficient Practices
Taught by
Mrs. Vandana Chandrakar & Mrs. Purvi Chandrakar
