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Energy in Buildings

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

Our relationship with energy is constantly being redefined, and the building sector is no exception to these transformations. The course Energy in Buildings It provides a solid understanding of how heat is transferred in built environments, paving the way for the incorporation of responsible practices that comply with current international and national regulations. We will address the energy implications in new construction, focusing on the Technical Building Code and the Energy Rating from building design to strategies for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. This is complemented by a unit dedicated to the energy certification, which is crucial for property appraisal and valuation. By enrolling in this course, you will delve into the theoretical fundamentals, reinforce your knowledge of regulations and their practical application, and lay the groundwork for future specializations in a field of growing importance. Ideal for those who aspire to understand and improve the interaction between energy and buildings.

Objectives

  • Understanding how the building energy efficiency both in new and existing buildings, within the energy context in which the building is situated.

  • Understanding the Context energy sector and general international and national regulations; Detailed knowledge of the Regulatory Requirements for new construction projects.

  • Implement the methodology to implement energy efficiency measures in existing buildings and the energy certification to obtain its rating.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ENERGY CONTEXT 1. Introduction 2. The International Energy Context 3. The Spanish Energy Context 1. European Regulatory Framework for Building Energy Efficiency 2. U.S. Regulatory Framework, ASHRAE Standards TEACHING UNIT 2. NEW CONSTRUCTION. CTE AND CEE 1. Introduction to the CTE and Energy Certification 2. The CTE. Basic Habitability Requirements 3. The CTE. Basic Energy-Saving Requirements 4. Energy Certification 5. Recognized Documents for Energy Certification and the Regulatory Framework LEARNING UNIT 3. EXISTING BUILDINGS 1. The Energy Audit 2. Energy Audit. Phase 1. Analysis of the Current Situation 3. Energy Audit. Phase 2. Proposals and Economic Analysis 4. European Standards. UNE-EN_16247-1,2,3,4:2012 Series 5. ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit TEACHING UNIT 4. ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS 1. Existing Buildings. Energy Certification 2. The CE3X Program. Definition of the Building Envelope 3. The CE3X Program. Definition of Building Systems 4. The CE3X Program. Results and Improvement Measures 5. Case Study.
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