Semester: 2

Program: Building

Course Module:ElectiveCourse (Professional core course)

Responsible: Liu Kuixing

E-mail: liukuixing1@sina.com

Department:School of Architecture

Time Allocation (1 credit hour = 45 minutes)

Exercise

Lecture

Lab-study

Project

Internship (days)

Personal Work

16

16

64

Prerequisite

Building Physics (Building Thermal Environment, Building Light Environment, Euilding Acoustic Environment), Building Environment Science, Building Energy Efficiency Design, Building Energy Efficiency Analysis, Building Equipment, Thermal Engineering, Heat Transfer, Building Design, Architectural Mechanics.

Course Objectives

Ÿ Toconsolidate the course of the first semester–Level: N

Ÿ To master building simulation software–Level: M

Ÿ To prepare for research in future–Level: M

Course Syllabus

Ÿ independent study of various design, simulation and modelling software related to architecture

Ÿ Develop a project based on your own research interests and prepare a project report

Ÿ Complete the first half of the study project on your own

Ÿ mid-term defence presentation

Ÿ Complete the second half of the study project independently

Ÿ Final report of the study project and submission of the course report

Textbooks & References

• Sketchuphelp

• PKPM help

• Oden help

• Ecotect help

• Trnsys help

• 《Building energy simulation and eQUEST & DeST operation guide》

Capability Tasks

CT1: To understand basic science, and to have analytical ability and the ability to integrate related knowledge.

CT3: To grasp methodologies and engineering tools: identifying, utilizing and solving problems. Even if the students are not familiar with the content, they can turn to computer tools for systematic analysis.

CT4: To carry out experiments in research environment with the abilities to utilize tools, especially for data collection and processing.

CT6: To understand the nature of a given task, such as professional ethnics, morals, security and health management.

CS1: Apply design software and performance software for intelligent design of ecological building;

CS2: Able to make intelligent monitoring for energy consumption, comfort degree and other physical performance of green buildings, and master active and passive technologies for green guarantee in the operation of buildings;

CS3: Able to make intelligent monitoring and evaluation on the soundness of buildings.

Achievements

• To understand basic science, and to have analytical ability and the ability to integrate related knowledge. -Level: N

• The ability to apply theoretical expertise and software to the professional practice of studio, paper and research. -Level: A

• To master the basic and advanced technologies relevant to the field of research expertise. –Level: M

Students:Building，Year 1

Assessment：

Exam

Assignment

Report

Term Paper

Presentation

Others

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Language of assessment：

Attendance：20% Homework:0%

Mid-term report/test：20% Final report/test：60%