Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA4005 : Energy Efficient Architecture { 3-1-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Binit Kumar

Syllabus

Module I
Building and energy- domestic energy consumption, commercial sources of energy, problems associated with conventional energy sources climate and building- factors affecting climate, climatic zones and their characteristics, implications of climate on building design, urban climate, microclimate, tools for analyzing weather data
Module II
Principles of energy conscious design- building envelope, passive heating, passive cooling, daylighting, building materials thermal performance of buildings- heat transfer, solar radiation, simplified method for performance estimation, computer-based tools
Module III
Design guidelines- general recommendations, specific guidelines for commercial, industrial and residential buildings in hot and dry climate, warm and humid climate, moderate climate, composite climate, cold and cloudy climate, cold and sunny climate integration of emerging technologies- renewable energy technologies, promotional incentives, conservation measure
Module IV
Case-study on energy efficient buildings in India in different climates

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

a) The broad education necessary to understand architecture in a global context – techno-economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political <br />b) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />c) An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />d) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability <br />e) An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />f) An ability to apply knowledge of architecture <br />g) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams <br />h) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading