Academic Catalog

BS720 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Course Code: 8540720
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 6(4-4)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Building Science
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction to Energy Efficiency, Principles of Energy Efficient Construction, Site Selection and Design, Green Neighbourhood, Integrated Building Design, Theory Practice of Energy Simulations, Energy Economics, Laboratory Experiments for Energy Efficieny, Sustainable Facade Systems for Energy Efficient Buildings, Life Cycle Analysis and Carbon Emissions, Measuring Energy Efficency in Buildings, Efficient Lighting for Buildings, Building Automation Smart Metering, Net Zero Net Positive Energy Buildings, Introduction to Passive Systems, Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System Technologies, Buildings with Renewable Energy, Legal Framework of Energy Efficiency, International Collaborative Design Exercise.