Energy efficiency and confort in buildings

Recommended Prerequisites

General Mathematics; Numerical Methods; Integrated building design.

Teaching Methods

In teaching the course, it is expected the presentation of theoretical concepts and generic knowledge related to the themes defined in the course syllabus, study of practical cases and resolution of application exercises. During the course, students will have the opportunity to get in touch with practical examples of the application of the transmitted concepts. The assessment includes the theoretical content and the theoretical-practical component. The evaluation is carried out through a theoretical-practical exam.

Learning Outcomes

The main objective of the curricular unit is to provide students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with basic knowledge in the area of environmental comfort in buildings and energy efficiency, focusing on the areas of hygrothermal and acoustic behavior of buildings, as well as air quality in the your inside. It is also intended that students know the general principles of European directives and national regulations in these areas. They should also have an informed view on rational energy use, integrated energy production and energy supply market.

Finally, it is intended that students develop skills in synthesis and analysis, oral and written communication, problem solving, critical reflection, autonomous learning and practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Functional requirements of buildings

            Basic requirements

            Essential features

• Hygrothermal behavior

            Notions of heat and mass transfer

            Hygrothermal characterization of materials and construction solutions

• Acoustic behavior

            Concepts of building and closed space acoustics

            Airborne and impact sound insulation

            Acoustic comfort and incomodity

            Perspective of the regulation on the acoustic performance of buildings in Protugal and Europe

• Energy in buildings

            Concepts of rational use of energy and indoor air quality

            Design rules and energy simulation methodologies

            Perspective of the regulation on the energy performance of buildings

            Bioclimatic strategies

            Criteria for the selection of air conditioning and lighting systems

            Integrated energy production in buildings

            Energy supply market.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Manuel Cortesão Godinho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

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[2] Rodrigues, A. Moret; Piedade,A. Canha. Higrotérmica e ventilação natural de edifícios: Humidade em Edifícios.

[3] Gonçalves, H.; Graça, J. M..Conceitos bioclimáticos para os edifícios em Portugal, DGGE/IP-3E, Lisboa, 2004.

[4] Decreto-Lei 118/2013 de 20 de agosto.

[5] Tadeu, A., Mateus, D., António, J., Godinho, L., Amado Mendes, P.. Acústica Aplicada - apontamentos de apoio à disciplina, DEC-FCTUC, 2010.

[6] Patrício, J., Acústica nos Edifícios, Engebook

[7] Regulamento dos Requisitos Acústicos dos Edifícios - Dec-Lei n.º 96/2008 de 9 de Junho.