Energy calculationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

1. You use consistently building-related vocabulary and concepts of energy efficiency requirements and calculation.
2. You can choose the most appropriate energy calculation methods and simulation software for your work as an energy expert, use them correctly in basic cases and are able to justify your choices.
3. You take into account the principles of sustainable development and the clients' objectives.

Content

What kind of energy efficiency requirements are there for buildings?
What methods, practices and cooperation between designers can be used to achieve energy efficiency requirements?
What documents are needed to prove the energy efficiency of buildings?

Qualifications

Attending the course requires sufficient knowledge of the basics of HVAC and building technology, indoor climate and ventilation, heating systems and heat demand, air conditioning processes, cooling technology, heat pumps and district heating.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.