Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The course consists of a theoretical part in which knowledge about techniques for a more sustainable architecture is introduced.

In parallel, practical activities are devoted to the development of a project that consists of checking the energy demand of a building and generating its energy certification by means of official software. The exercises are performed individually during the semester and are supervised during the course, thus allowing a continuous evaluation.

5.2. Learning tasks

The program that students are offered to help them achieve the expected results includes

Total hours of student work: 150 hours (6 ECTS )
Theoretical credits: 75 hours (3 ECTS )
Practical credits: 75 hours (3 ECTS )

Classroom activities
1. Theoretical and problems resolution classes (large group).
2. Practical classes (intermediate group).

• Case study discussions.

• Tutorial sessions.

3. Visits to on-site building constructions, buildings or conferences.
4. Scheduled tutoring.
5. Written test

Distance activities
6. Studying and individual work.
7. Performing tasks and projects individually and/or in small groups.

5.3. Syllabus

Sustainability in Architecture:

• Architecture and sustainability throughout history
• Passive house standard and sustainability certifications (VERDE, Hades , Perfil de Calidad, etc.) .
• Examples of sustainable buildings.

Sustainable use of natural resources

• Sustainable management of materials and waste.
• Efficiency in water consumption.

Energy saving

• Limitation of energy demand of the building
• Energy efficiency in facilities
• Integration of renewable energy
• Energy certification

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Theoretical classes of 2 hours per week according to the School schedule.
Practical classes of 2 hours per week according to the School schedule.
The course assignments will have partial pre-delivery and final delivery dates that will be defined at the beginning of the course.
The date of the theoretical test will be included in the School exams calendar.