Course detail

Low Energy Houses

FAST-AH052Acad. year: 2024/2025

In this course student obtains knowledge in designing of low-energy structures with utilization of passive components of solar systems. Student acquaints with utilization of active solar systems, e.g. renewables. On example of specific disposition does evaluation of family house or residential house and its adaptation onto low-energy house, with calculations of heat energy consumption in heating period, determination of energy savings, calculation of heating costs and rough calculation of economic data, it is return of investments needs for thermal insulation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Building Structures (PST)

Entry knowledge

ČSN 73 0540 - 1-4 "Thermal Protection of Building". Law No. 406/2000 "About Energy Conservation". Ordinance No. 291/2001 "Details of effectiveness using energy at energy consumption in buildings".

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

On specific task acquaints students with design methods and evaluation of the structure, which fulfil criteria for low-energy or passive house.
Student will design and evaluate the building, which fulfil criteria for low-energy or passive house. Including evaluation of critical details.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1.-4. Ground plans, vertical sections of structure. Elaboration of thermal specifications, including energy consumption. 5.-6. Elaboration of energy card of the structure. 7.-9. Design of thermal insulation of the structure (wall, roof, floor, windows) 10.-11. Calculation of energy consumption. 12.-13. Comparison of original and new state of the structure, economic comparison.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1.-4. Ground plans, vertical sections of structure. Elaboration of thermal specifications, including energy consumption. 5.-6. Elaboration of energy card of the structure. 7.-9. Design of thermal insulation of the structure (wall, roof, floor, windows) 10.-11. Calculation of energy consumption. 12.-13. Comparison of original and new state of the structure, economic comparison.