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227-0680-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-MAVT

Building Control and Automation

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Conrad Gähler, Dr. Varsha Behrunani, Dr. Mashael Yazdanie, Dr. Kevin Daniel Wallington
MIBS: This course must be taken in the first year of coursework.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:22

Abstract

Introduction to basic concepts from automatic control theory and their application to the control and automation of buildings.

Objective

Introduce students to fundamental concepts from control theory: State space models, feedback. Demonstrate the application of these concepts to building control for energy efficiency and other objectives.

Content

Introduction to modeling State space models and differential equations Laplace transforms and basic feedback control Discrete time systems Model predictive control for building climate regulation Regulating building energy consumption and energy hub concepts Practical implementation of Building Automation (BA) systems: - Energy-efficient control of room air quality, heating and cooling, domestic hot water, shading, etc. - Stability and robustness; Cascaded control

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Building Control and Automation
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HPT C 103)
  • 23.03 Date 14:45-15:30 (HCI D 4)
  • 30.03 Date 14:45-15:30 (HCI D 4)
  • 13.04 Date 14:45-15:30 (HCI D 4)
4 h weekly

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