Steps to nearly zero energy buildingsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know nearly zero-energy building concepts, definitions and characteristics.
You know regulations of nearly zero-energy buildings and their development trends.
You know feasible technical solutions to implement a nearly zero-energy building.
You are able to calculate energy consumption, power demands and energy indicator (E -number) of nearly zero-energy building.

Content

What is a nearly zero-energy building?
Indoor air quality, energy demand and energy efficiency of a nearly zero-energy building?
HVAC systems, energy generation and energy storage solutions of a nearly zero-energy building?
Local energy potential and impact of local energy solutions for nearly zero-energy buildings?
How to calculate energy and power needs of a nearly zero-energy building?
Reliability of nearly zero-energy buildings, requirements on high-quality design, construction and implementation and on proper use / maintenance?
Life cycle cost of a nearly zero-energy building?

Weekday-based study path
You take part in the weekday-based teaching and tutoring. You study according to the group timetable and do the given homework independently.

Time-saving path
You study independently the material of the course and do the required learning tasks and/or take the exam. If you have earlier knowledge about the subject you can show your knowledge as agreed with your teacher.

Work-integrated path
If you are working during your studies you may be able to do some of your studies integrated with your job. You must talk with your teacher about this and find a suitable developing project at your work place. You have to include theoretical knowledge in your studies. You show your knowledge so that the aims of the course will be fulfilled.

Evaluation

Student can
a. find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise
f. work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.
g. communicate proficiently and systematically in their spoken and written native language and in one foreign language.

Qualifications

A student must have bachelor degree from applicable studies. A student should have basic skills about the heating and ventilation systems.