你将学到什么
Understand the scientific principles underlying the thermal and luminous behavior of buildings
Learn to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a range of technologies for creating comfortable indoor environments
课程概况
Meeting growing global energy demand, while mitigating climate change and environmental impacts, requires a large-scale transition to clean, sustainable energy systems. Students and professionals around the world must prepare for careers in this future energy landscape, gaining relevant skills and knowledge to expedite the transformation in industry, government and nongovernmental organizations, academia, and nonprofits.
The building sector represents a large percentage of overall energy consumption, and contributes 40% of the carbon emissions driving climate change. Yet buildings also offer opportunities for substantial, economical energy efficiency gains. From retrofit projects to new construction, buildings require a context-specific design process that integrates efficiency strategies and technologies.
In this course, you’ll be introduced to a range of technologies and analysis techniques for designing comfortable, resource-efficient buildings.
The primary focus of this course is the study of the thermal and luminous behavior of buildings. You’ll examine the basic scientific principles underlying these phenomena, and use computer-aided design software and climate data to explore the role light and energy can play in shaping architecture.
These efficiency design elements are critical to the larger challenge of producing energy for a growing population while reducing carbon emissions.
课程大纲
Week 1 - Energy Use in Buildings
Course Introduction
Assignment: Energy Benchmarking
Week 2 - Understanding Climate
Solar Radiation
Wind, Temperature, and Relative Humidity
Assignment: Direct Shading
Week 3 - Designing with Climate
Thermal Comfort
Active Solar
Assignment: Thermal Comfort
Week 4 - Daylighting
Light and Human Vision
Daylighting Design Principles
Assignment: PV Study
Week 5 - Daylight Simulations
Daylight Simulations and Availability Metrics
Material Surfaces
Assignment: Daylight Availability
Week 6 - Electric Lighting
Visual Comfort
Electric Lighting and Occupant Behavior
Assignment: Glare
Week 7 - Heat Flow
Thermal Mass and Heat Flow
Insulation Materials and Window Technologies
Assignment: Thermal Mass
Week 8 - Thermal Loads
Shading and Integrated Façade Design
Ventilation
Assignment: Natural Ventilation
Week 9 - Thermal Simulations
Internal Gains and Load Calculations
Assignment: Internal Gains
Week 10 - Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation (HVAC)
HVAC for Small Buildings
HVAC for Large Buildings
Week 11 - Designing a Sustainable Building
Assignment: Design Simulation and Peer Review
Week 12 - Final Assessment
Assignment: Final Design Submission and Exam
预备知识
Strong English language skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations
Undergraduate study of architecture, physics, environmental science, sustainability, and/or engineering helpful
Some experience with computer-aided design helpful