Energy Efficient Buildings

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.

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