052-0638-21L Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Workshop
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | A. Schlüter |
| Periodicity | non-recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for BSc students from 5th/6th semester and MSc students. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 052-0638-21 G | Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Workshop
 Permission from lecturers required for all students.
1 week workshop from 22.-26.3.2021, details will follow. | 40s hrs | A. Schlüter |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The 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. |
| Objective | On 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. |
| Content | Program 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 / Notice | 1) 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. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | A. Schlüter |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturersPermission from lecturers required for all students |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Bachelor | Technology in Architecture | W |  |
| Integrated Building Systems Master | Specialised Courses | W | |