Subject description
This subject will cover a range of topics including: performance-based design and passive design principles; fundamental methodologies used in the analysis of energy efficiency in buildings; emerging technologies to improve energy efficiency; human factors that influence building sustainability performance; zero-emission technologies and possible transition pathways. Case studies will be used, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
AENG301 - Architectural Engineering Design 2
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand energy, greenhouse emissions and sustainability issues in the Australian built environment sector.
2.
Explain performance-based design and passive design principles, and identify human factors that influence building sustainability performance.
3.
Explain fundamental methodologies for analysis of energy efficiency in buildings, e.g. analysis of: HVAC systems, natural ventilation, shading and daylighting, etc.
4.
Analyse how emerging technologies can be used to reduce energy consumption in buildings, e.g. new glazing systems (low emissivity glass, electro-chromic and photo-chromic systems, active shading systems), phase change materials, etc.
5.
Use one or more Building Energy Simulation software packages to analyse a range of building design options.
6.
Appreciate how zero-emission technologies including renewable energy systems, building management systems (BMS) and smart meters can improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
Assessment details
Site/Brief Analysis
Interim Oral Presentation
Ideas and decision matrix Report
Final Presentation
Final Design Report
Work integrated learning
Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.