Energy Systems and Architecture ARCC 5206B

Course description:

This course covers the sustainable architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space and the ecosystem at large.Traditional and modern various for energy systems technologies and its applications in architecture such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass design of buildings.Improve Heating and Cooling Efficiency.Green buildings and international environmental rating system.

Course Aims:

This course aims to:
  • Understanding and awareness of the various traditional and modern systems of energy and its applications in architecture.
  • Introducing the fundamental concepts of solar building design and energy systems. 
  • Through project based study and possible field visits, students will explore the theory, technologies, applications, and benefits of solar design of buildings and discover how to utilize solar energy systems for residential and public buildings. 
  • Students will be required to researchand complete a semester case study project in which they will examine various energy conservation aspects and economics underlying solar energy systems.
  • Identify the last what has been reached of research and studies for solar energy systems and renewable energy and its applications in architecture.

Course outcomes:

The student after his study of this course are able to:
  • Cognitive skill acquisition, regarding the various energy systems and their applications in architecture.
  • Awareness of environmental issues and the ability to handle and apply them in the design and planning.
  • Practical skill acquisition through tests and applications of theories in practical examples.
  • Produce a practical project.