The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and methods of calculation of energy efficient buildings.The features of various software packages for the analysis of the energy performance of buildings and the practical solution of the problem of providing of energy efficient buildings will be explained.

At the end of this course, students will be able to perform the necessary calculations of those properties and performance of buildings and equipment, some of which directly influence the energy efficiency of new buildings. For existing buildings, students will be able to calculate all the parameters, based on which they can evaluate their level of energy efficiency.

Design measures to ensure the energy efficiency of buildings. Calculation of heat transfer through the building envelope elements. Calculation of water vapor diffusion. Calculation of heat losses. Calculation of ventilation losses. Calculation of the economic feasibility of investing in additional thermal insulation of the building, as well as the use of renewable energy sources. Calculation of the achieved energy efficiency of the building.

In the lectures, the matters envisaged by the curriculum, will be explained. There should also be discussion in which all students are actively involved, as well as participation of representatives of companies that develop software for calculating the energy efficiency of buildings. In the computer exercises, students will learn about the capabilities of the various software packages for the design of energy efficient buildings.