The Course: Energy in Buildings (ER) It offers you the opportunity to enter a booming sector, where energy efficiency and sustainability have become cornerstones. With growing interest in constructing more energy-efficient buildings and the need to certify the energy performance of existing buildings, job opportunities in this field are multiplying. Throughout the course, you will explore the current energy landscape, You will learn about the current regulations for new-build properties and become familiar with energy certification techniques for existing buildings. This knowledge is not only valuable, but essential for those who wish to excel in the field of sustainable construction. Furthermore, as this is an online course, you will have the flexibility to learn at your own pace, tailoring it to your needs. Taking this course will enable you to acquire key skills to play a part in a more sustainable and efficient future.
Energy in Buildings (ER)
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the global energy context and its impact on the building sector.
- To analyse the CTE and its application in new-build buildings.
- Assess energy efficiency in existing buildings.
- Interpret EEC regulations to optimise the design.
- Apply energy certification principles to projects.
- Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in the built environment.
- Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ENERGY CONTEXT
Introduction
The international energy context
The Spanish energy sector
European regulatory framework for building energy efficiency
US regulatory framework, ASHRAE standards
TEACHING UNIT 2. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS. CTE AND CEE
New-build properties. An introduction to the CTE and energy performance certification
The CTE: Basic habitation requirements
The CTE. Basic energy-saving requirements (The RITE is covered in the ‘Systems’ section)
Energy performance certification
Documents accepted for energy performance certification and the relevant regulations
TEACHING UNIT 3. EXISTING BUILDINGS
Existing buildings. The energy audit
Energy audit. Phase 1: Analysis of the current situation
Energy audit. Phase 2: Proposals and economic analysis
European Standards. UNE-EN_16247-1,2,3,4:2012 series
ASHRAE Energy Audit II
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
Existing buildings. Energy performance certification
The CE3X programme. Definition of the envelope
The CE3X programme. Definition of the systems
The CE3X programme. Results and measures for improvement
The CE3X programme. Case study