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Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:42
Abstract
Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.
Objective
The students will acquire in the following fields: - Principles of heat and mass transport and its mathematical description. - Indoor and outdoor climate and driving forces. - Hygrothermal properties of building materials. - Building envelope solutions and their construction. - Hygrothermal performance and durability.
Content
Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts, supporting material and exercises are provided online via Moodle.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No course on 27.10.2021 (seminar week).
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3 h weekly |
| exercise |
Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No course on 27.10.2021 (seminar week).
Online event: This event will primarily take place online. Reserved rooms will remain blocked on campus for students to follow the course from there
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1 h weekly |