063-0608-24L Computational Methods of Energy- and Climate Design
| Semester | Spring Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | A. Schlüter, C. Waibel |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | ITA Pool Introduction Event Wednesday xx.x,2024, 10-11 am (online). |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 063-0608-24 V | Computational Methods of Energy- and Climate Design No course 21.3.2024 (seminar week) and in the last two semester weeks (final critiques). | 2 hrs |
| A. Schlüter, C. Waibel |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course 'Energy- and Climate Systems III' introduces computational design and analysis methods and tools for climate responsive architectural design. Exercises throughout the semester allow applying new concepts learnt in exemplary architectural design tasks. |
| Learning objective | By the end of this course, students will be able to: • compare and assess passive and active design strategies for bioclimatic buildings • analyze environmental site characteristics for its climate and (solar) energy potentials • apply computational simulation tools to support performance-driven designs • translate design ideas into parametric models and into optimization problems • synthesize learnt content of the course in exemplary architectural design tasks, serving as a basis for the students’ future design studios and projects |
| Content | 1. Concepts of climate responsive design 2. Computational analysis methods - Climate and site analysis - Daylight, airflow and energy simulations - Energy supply systems optimization models (energy hub) 3. Computational methods for performance driven design - Parametric design - Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis - Single and multi-objective optimization 4. Exercises and walkthroughs 5. Invited expert speakers and panel discussion |
| Prerequisites / Notice | ITA Pool - information event on the courses offered at the institute ITA: tbd Room: tbd. Zoom link: tbd Requirements MSc Architecture: - Successfully completed the online blended learning course 'Climate responsive architecture with Hive' beforehand (Requirement) Recommendation MSc MIBS / Engineering: - Successfully completed the online blended learning course 'Climate responsive architecture with Hive' beforehand All students need to be capable of working with 'Rhinoceros 3D' & 'Grashopper' on 'Windows' or willing to acquire the necessary skills before or during the course. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | A. Schlüter, C. Waibel |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The course contains a series of lectures and consecutive design exercises. The students’ final grade is determined by the total points collected with the design exercises. |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| 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 Master | Field of Technology in Architecture | W |  |
| Integrated Building Systems Master | Specialised Courses | W | |