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Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:25
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No course on 21 October 2026 due to the D-ARCH seminar week.
|
No time listed | 3 h weekly |
| exercise |
Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No course on 21 October 2026 due to the D-ARCH seminar week.
|
No time listed | 1 h weekly |