Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge about automation of office-residential buildings.

The acquired knowledge can be used in solving base engineering problems and practical applications in building automation field.

The history of use of modern automation solutions in the automation of office and residential buildings. Standards in the field of office / residential buildings automation. DCS architecture in building automation systems. Communication protocols (LON, KNX, X10). Control of HVAC systems in office and residential buildings. Lighting in office and residential buildings.

Lectures, computer and laboratory practice, consultations. The theoretical part of the course is evaluated through oral exam where students answer problem questions. The oral part of the exam is worth up to 30 points and based on a set of exam questions. The practical part of the exam is taken in computer laboratory (colloquium and exam) and through homework assignments. The final grade is formed on the bases of the quality of homework assignments and computer assignments and the oral part of the exam.