- Understand the energy context and its impact on building management.
- Learn to apply CTE and CEE standards in new construction projects.
- Identify opportunities for energy improvements in existing buildings.
- Master techniques for energy certification of existing buildings.
- Analyse energy consumption patterns to optimise building efficiency.
- Develop strategies to reduce energy usage in various building types.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving measures and technologies.
UNIT 1. THE ENERGY CONTEXT Introduction The International Energy Context The Spanish Energy Context European Regulatory Framework on Energy in Buildings USA Regulatory Framework, ASHRAE Standards UNIT 2. NEW CONSTRUCTION. CTE AND CEE Introduction to CTE and Energy Certification CTE Basic Requirements of Habitability CTE Basic Requirements for Energy Saving The Energy Certification Recognized Documents for Energy Certification and Normative Relationship UNIT 3. EXISTING BUILDINGS The Energy Audit Energy Audit Stage 1. Current Situation Analysis Energy Audit Stage 2. Proposals and Economic Analysis European Regulation. Series UNE-EN_16247-1,2,3,4:2012 Energy Audit ASHRAE Level II UNIT 4. ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS Existing Buildings. The Energy Certification Designbuilder. Thermal Enclosure Definition Designbuilder. Systems Definition Designbuilder. Results and Improvement Measures Case Study