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066-0421-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT , D-ARCH
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Building Systems I

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Arno Schlüter, Dr. Luca Baldini, Dr. Illias Hischier, Dr. Lars Oliver Grobe, Prof. Dr. Forrest Michael Meggers
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Arno Schlüter, Dr. Luca Baldini, Prof. Matthias Sulzer, Dr. Illias Hischier, Dr. Lars Oliver Grobe, Prof. Dr. Forrest Michael Meggers
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:43

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)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
'Open Internet and Open book', i.e. the entire Internet (except communication) including documents and tools from the lecture, calculator, dictionary for foreign language speakers, as well as notepads/writing materials are permitted. Access to the lecture Moodle and all documents/tools linked to it is possible via the Chrome browser.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Building Systems I
No course on 23.10.2024 (seminar week).
  • Wed 08:45-11:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Wed 08:45-11:30 (HIT F 11.1)
3 h weekly

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