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Building Systems II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:42
Abstract
The course gives an overview of concepts and design of building energy supply and ventilation systems, renewable technologies, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and integrated systems both on building and on urban scale.
Objective
The course has the following learning objectives: - Knowledge of the fundamentals, principles and technologies for building heating and cooling, solar thermal systems, hybrid and mechanical ventilation, BIPV and Smart Energy Systems, Urban Energy Systems - Knowledge of the integration and interdependencies of building systems and building structure, construction and aesthetics - Ability to estimate relevant quantities and qualities for heating/ cooling of buildings and the related supply systems - Ability to evaluate and choose an approach for sustainable heating/cooling, the system and its components - Synthesis in own integrated design projects
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
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Building Systems II
No course 23.3. (seminar week), Easter holidays and national holidays (s. room reservations!).
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are open to the students to individual selection.)
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