The laboratory aims to apply the knowledge of building thermophysics and thermal systems to the energy and systems design of buildings, both for new construction and renovation. Expected learning outcomes: to provide guidance for the energy certification process of buildings and the selection of solutions for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and for interventions on existing buildings. Furthermore: - Conduct energy diagnosis and understand the basic regulations for energy certification. - Plan energy retrofit interventions and perform energy certification procedures.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of building envelope technologies, basic principles of mathematics, and physics. Course on Thermal Systems and Building Thermophysics
Teaching Methods
Classroom teaching activities and laboratory work involving collaboration for the preparation of a project
Assessment Methods
The examination consists of a written test with open-ended questions and multiple-choice questions, and the presentation of the project (energy retrofit/NZEB/Thermal bridges) for a case study, including a critical analysis of the energy characteristics
Texts
Legislative references, documentation provided by the teacher, educational videos.
Contents
Module I a. Legislation for building energy efficiency. b. Certification procedures. c. Technical regulations. d. Obligations and responsibilities of the certifier. Module II e. Energy balance of the building system. f. Calculation of building energy performance. g. Sensitivity analysis for the major variables influencing its determination.
Module III h. Technical-economic analysis of investments. i. Practical exercises with a focus on existing buildings.
Module IV Building envelope: j. Types and energy performance of components. Design and construction solutions for optimization: k. for new buildings; l. for improving existing buildings.
Module V Heating systems: m. Fundamentals and energy performance of traditional and innovative technologies. Design and construction solutions for optimization: n. for new systems; o. for the renovation of existing systems. Module V p. The use and integration of renewable energy sources. Module VII q. Residential comfort. r. Natural and controlled mechanical ventilation. s. Technological innovation for building and systems management. Module VIII t. Energy diagnosis of buildings. u. Application examples. v. Exercises in the use of computer tools referenced by regional regulations.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course program corresponds to that provided by CENED-Lombardia for the accreditation of Energy Certifiers in the region. The Laboratory takes place in sequence with the course on Thermal Systems and Building Thermophysics (ITED), which is preparatory for the knowledge that students need to acquire or consolidate and therefore precedes the Laboratory. In the second semester, during the time slots allocated to both courses, the ITED course will be held first, followed by the Laboratory in the same schedule.
