| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A52 | Ability to design passive environmental conditioning, including thermal and acoustic insulation, climatic control, energy efficiency and natural lighting. | |
| A63 | Adequate knowledge of ecology, sustainability and the principles of energy and environmental resources preservation. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B7 | Sensitivity to environmental issues | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A52 |
Solve environmental conditioning through passive and / or active design techniques with the application of renewable energies Design architectural solutions that minimize both the material and energy resources necessary for its construction and during its life cycle. | |
| A63 |
Analyze the bioclimatic possibilities offered by the environment as well as the type of housing that is intended to be built | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B7 |
Bear in mind the context of sustainability Be aware of the various approaches to sustainable development and understand their social, economic and environmental implications, bearing in mind political and ideological positions. Identify the problems and consequences of sustainable development. Understand the tools and the processes for applying criteria of sustainability to design and evaluate solutions. Acquire the skills and attitudes required to integrate the concept of sustainable development into decision taking. Ensure that their decisions reflect a clear awareness of the social and environmental responsibility of their profession. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C3 |
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently. Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Introductory concepts | Our understanding for sustainability Climate change Ecological footprint Sustainable architecture at present |
| Building energy analysis | Energy and sustainability World energy resources natural and artificial lighting Photovoltaic and eolic energy and its builging integration Environmental quality in sustainable building Energy efficiency |
| Optimization and management of energy consumption in climate control | Renewable energies and energy efficiency Natural lighting Passive cooling: ventilation and wind use Heating and cooling Low temperature thermal solar energy Control and management |
| Efficient water management | Water saving and consumption Wastewater management and use |
| Sustainable building materials | The role of materials in sutainable architecture Live cycle assessment and waste management Recycled and recyclable materials Natural materials Unconventional materials |
| Life cycle assessment | Planning for low environmental impact Criteria for material seleccion Adapting current structures to new uses Reuse and recycle |
| Comfort and sostainability | Clean air preservation Use of non toxic and non emiting materials Allow visual connexion to landscape Thermal, visual and acoustic comfort |
| Urbanism | Anti-pollution Promote mix use buildings Integrate public transport in urban design Enable human energy transportation |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
| Scientific and/or communication events |
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8 | 12 | 20 | ||||||
| Practical cases/ case studies |
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8 | 12 | 20 | ||||||
| Personal attention |
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1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | ||||||
| Practical tests |
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21 | 31.5 | 52.5 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Course presentation Concepts introduction |
| Scientific and/or communication events | Theoretical contents development. The developing order can be modified according to the projects that can be carryed out. |
| Practical cases/ case studies | APS projects. A maximum of two projects will be carryed out. The project’s subjects are energy efficiency and sustainable urban design. Those projects are promoted by local social associations and its purpose is to face professional live situations. |
| Personal attention | Doubts solving Mandatory e-mail appointment |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| In order to give students more facilities, a consultation schedule is not fixed and an appointment is agreed upon by e-mail. A whatsapp group will also be created for project management. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Practical tests |
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They will be made in groups of 2 to 3 students and two deliveries will be made. Depending on the number of students, group training may vary | 100% | ||||
| Others | The attendance in class will be valued |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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The second call is an individual delivery on paper with a weight of 100% of the note. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Olgyay, Victor, Arquitectura y clima : manual de diseño bioclimático para arquitectos y urbanistas, Barcelona : Gustavo Gili, 1998
Neila González, Francisco Javier, Arquitectura bioclimática : en un entorno sostenible, Madrid : Munilla-Lería, 2004
SERRA, RAFAEL y COCH, HELENA, Arquitectura y energía natural, E. UPC, 1995
Martín Chivelet, Nuria, Integración de la energía fotovoltaica en edificios, [Sevilla] : Progensa, cop. , 2011
ARENAS CABELLO, FRANCISCO JULIO, El impacto ambiental en la edificación: criterios para una construcción sostenible, Edisofer, S.L. Editorial, 2007 |
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Es facilita als alumnes material divers en format digital a traves del moodle de l'assignatura. |
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| Complementary |
Neila González, Francisco Javier, Arquitectura bioclimática y construcción sostenible, Pamplona : DAPP Publicaciones Jurídicas, 2009 |
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| Recommendations |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.