Arno Schlüter: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name Prof. Dr. Arno Schlüter
FieldArchitecture and Building Systems
Address
Architektur und Gebäudesysteme
ETH Zürich, HIB E 36
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 1
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 93 91
E-mailschlueter@arch.ethz.ch
DepartmentArchitecture
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
051-1220-21LIntegrated Discipline Building Systems Information Restricted registration - show details 3 credits2UA. Schlüter
AbstractThis part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation of specialists from related disciplines. In this case the focus lies on energy and exergy concepts and related technical infrastructure to achieve sustainable building concepts.
ObjectiveUnderstanding the building from an integrated view on form, material and technical systems. Focus on CO2 - neutral building design concepts, utilizing energy and exergy efficient sytems.
ContentThis part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation of specialists from related disciplines. In this case the focus lies on energy and exergy concepts and related technical infrastructure to achieve sustainable building concepts.
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisite is a successful exam of Energy and Climate Systems I+II
052-0610-00LEnergy and Climate Systems II Information 2 credits2GA. Schlüter
AbstractThe second semester of the annual course focuses on physical principles, component and systems for the efficient and sustainable supply with electricity, daylight and artificial light. This includes concepts of on-site generation of energy, building systems controls and human-building interaction. Additionally, larger scale building energy systems for districts are discussed.
ObjectiveThe lecture series focuses on the physical principles and technical components of relevant systems for an efficient and sustainable climatisation and energy supply of buildings. A special focus is on the interrelation of supply systems and architectural design and construction. Learning and practicing methods of quantifying demand and supply allows identifying parameters relevant for design.
ContentEfficient buildings and integrated design
Renewable, on-site energy generation
Daylight and artificial light
Intelligent buildings: automation and user
Urban energy systems
Lecture notesThe slides of the lecture serve as lecture notes and are available as download.
LiteratureA list of relevant literature is available at the chair.
052-0638-21LBuilding Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Workshop Information Restricted registration - show details
Only for BSc students from 5th/6th semester and MSc students.
2 credits3GA. Schlüter
AbstractThe weeklong workshop will focus on building integrated photovolatics (BiPV). Students will be introduced to theory, methods and tools to support them in developing demonstrator objects in teams in ITA's Robotic Fabrication Lab (RFL). The week program also includes an industry site visit and final presentations.
ObjectiveOn successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1) explain the principles of BIPV and the relevant aspects of designing with solar materials (e.g. principles of the photovoltaic effect and solar glass properties);
2) assess the effects of the position of the sun, solar irradiance and design choices on PV system performance with basic calculations and tools;
3) fabricate PV demonstrator objects and demonstrate various PV designs
4) explain secondary functions of BIPV and how this relates to conventional construction; and
5) explain environmental benefits and market drivers of BIPV.
ContentProgram Overview
M / Session 1 / Welcome & Introduction
M / Session 2 / Input Lecture on Theory & Methods
M / Session 3 / Input Lecture on Tools
M / Session 4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work
Tu / Sessions 1-2 / Industry Site Visit
Tu / Session 3-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work
W / Sessions 1 / Feedback Session
W / Session 2-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work
Th / Sessions 1 / Feedback Session
Th / Session 2-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work
F / Sessions 1-2 / Exhibit Installation
F / Session 3-4 / Presentation & Feedback Sessions with External Reviewers
Prerequisites / Notice1) Energy & Climate Systems 1&2, Building Systems 1&2
or equivalent coursework is prerequisite;

2) Apply with CV, concise motivation letter and your current
Transcript of Records BEFORE February 3, 2021, to:
illias.hischier@arch.ethz.ch.
Your participation in the workshop will be confirmed by February 10.

3) Material costs are included.
063-0116-21LArchitecture and Building Systems (Thesis Elective) Information Restricted registration - show details 6 credits13AA. Schlüter
AbstractThe knowledge gained from the lecture series of Energy and Climate Systems will be applied in this elective course work. Focusing on specific questions, this knowledge will be deepened. Each topic will be individually discussed with each student. Based on the design of studios or other projects, a building will be examined with the goal of emissions-free building operation.
ObjectiveThe objectives are to understand the challenges that arise with these aspects of sustainability, to dimension the resulting technical systems and components, and to implement this in architecture.
063-0656-21LSubject Semester (Fachsemester) FS21 in the Field of Technogy in Architecture (ITA, Prof. Schlüter) Information
Only for Architecture MSc, Programme Regulations 2017.

A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!
14 credits29AA. Schlüter
AbstractZero Carbon Building Design:
In this research semester, we address the topic of Zero Emissions Building Design, which integrates aspects of energy, materials and technology, human behaviour and comfort into architectural design, aspiring synergetic design solutions.
ObjectiveZero Carbon Building Design:
After successfully concluding the research semester students can identify concepts and relevant design parameters for Zero Emissions Building Design and develop integrated architectural design strategies. They know how to select and use appropriate simulation and analysis tools to qualify and quantify their design solutions and visualize their concepts using both technical schematics as well as architectural drawings and visualizations.
ContentZero Carbon Building Design:
First, students will be introduced to core concepts of Zero Emissions Building Design and discuss leading works and examples on a global scale. In combination with excursions and site visits (if possible), a catalogue of criteria and metrics for the development of their integrated design concepts will be developed.

Participants will work on an urban retrofit case study in a moderate climate. The analysis departs at analyzing the site, its climate, the status quo of the building and relevant architectural/urban parameters. After assessing the potentials for reducing energy demand and local renewable energy supply, students will develop integrated design concepts targeting zero carbon over the building lifecycle, both for building operation and construction/materials.

Using low-barrier modelling, simulation and optimization toolsets (preferably Rhino / Grasshopper, HIVE, etc.) the design concepts will be assessed and discussed both numerically as well as architecturally / aesthetically. For further development, students choose one component or aspect central to their design concept.

Students will document the process and the results both numerically as well as architecturally, which then will be discussed with a final jury.
Lecture notesAll materials (lectures, tools, examples) are available on the **A/S knowledge platform**: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=11917
LiteratureAll materials (lectures, tools, examples) are available on the **A/S knowledge platform**: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=11917
Prerequisites / NoticeThe working mode is an individual design research studio with weekly group meetings and reviews. We expect good base knowledge on sustainable construction and energy- and climate systems. Prior knowledge in parametric design tools (Rhino) and/or simulation is a plus.

A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!
066-0422-00LBuilding Systems II Information Restricted registration - show details
Successful completion of 066-0421-00L Building Systems I is a prerequisite.
MIBS: This course must be taken in the first year of coursework.
3 credits3GA. Schlüter, L. Baldini, I. Hischier, F. Khayatian, M. Sulzer
AbstractThe course gives an overview of concepts and design of building energy supply and ventilation systems, renewable technologies, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and integrated systems both on building and on urban scale.
ObjectiveThe course has the following learning objectives:
- Knowledge of the fundamentals, principles and technologies for building heating and cooling, solar thermal systems, hybrid and mechanical ventilation, BIPV and Smart Energy Systems, Urban Energy Systems
- Knowledge of the integration and interdependencies of building systems and building structure, construction and aesthetics
- Ability to estimate relevant quantities and qualities for heating/ cooling of buildings and the related supply systems
- Ability to evaluate and choose an approach for sustainable heating/cooling, the system and its components
- Synthesis in own integrated design projects