DelftX: Zero-Energy Design: an approach to make your building sustainable
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Learn how to get to a net zero energy use of an existing building.
About this course
Reduction of energy consumption of buildings is an important step in the move towards a sustainable economy. How can buildings be made net zero energy, in different climates?
This course introduces you to zero energy design. It will teach you a stepped approach to design a zero energy climate concept for existing buildings: homes, schools, offices, shops etc. It will demonstrate how an integrated approach, which takes into account both passive measures (such as thermal insulation and sun shading) and active measures (such as heat pumps and photovoltaic panels), can deliver the best results.
It will do so by providing you with an overview of possible measures, and through reviewing several case studies of zero energy buildings in the Netherlands, with lessons for other climates as well. Thus, you will learn which measures are most suitable for individual buildings under local climate conditions.
This course is for anyone interested in making buildings more energy efficient, who already possess basic technical knowledge.
At a Glance:
Institution: DelftX
Subject: Architecture
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites:
Bachelor Technical Study 1st year
Language: English
Video Transcript: English
Associated skills:Thermal Insulation, Energy Consumption, Water Pumps
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