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Building Systems I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:52
Abstract
Building Systems I gives an overview of fundamentals and concepts relevant for the design of building systems.
Objective
The course has the following learning objectives: - Knowledge of the fundamentals, principles and technologies for building heating, cooling, ventilation and electricity supply. - 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/ventilation/electricity of buildings and the related supply systems - Ability to evaluate and choose an approach for sustainable heating/cooling/ventilation/electricity, the system and its components - Synthesis in own integrated design projects
Content
1. Comfort & Environment 2. Heating / cooling concepts and demand 3. Natural / mechanical ventilation concepts and demand 4. Solar generation / electricity storage and demand 5. Information & Communication Technologies
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Personal, handwritten summary (1 A4 sheet, front side only)Calculator, non-programmableFormula sheet will be provided with the exam.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Building Systems I
No course on 25.10 (seminar week).
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3 h weekly |