151-8004-00L Building Physics III: Building Energy Demand and Urban Physics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | J. Carmeliet, K. Orehounig |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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| 151-8004-00 G | Building Physics III: Building Energy Demand and Urban Physics No course on 22.03 (seminar week), on 05.04. (Easter Holiday) as well as 31.05 (final critiques). | 2 hrs |
| J. Carmeliet, K. Orehounig |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Basics and application of thermal comfort, building energy demand and urban physics. |
| Objective | The students acquire basic knowledge in building energy demand and urban physics and apply the knowledge to the design of low energy buildings and mitigation of urban climate. |
| Content | Topics of the course are: - climatic change & energy - thermal comfort and transparent envelopes - stationary energy demand - dynamic heat transport - urban physics: urban heat island, wind, rain - durability |
| Lecture notes | The course lectures and material are available on the Website for download (MOODLE https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/auth/shibboleth/login.php). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 151-8009-00L Building Physics II | |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Architecture 2016 (Examination Block 2) |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | J. Carmeliet, M. Ettlin, K. Orehounig |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
| Written aids | Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate. |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | J. Carmeliet, K. Orehounig |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Learning materials are only available via Moodle. |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Bachelor | Examination Block 2 | O |  |