Energy Efficient Built Environment
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The programme is a one-year master programme (60 credits) offered with the field of energy technology. It is comprised of nine advanced-level courses and one degree project, all thought in English. The courses are offered in the field of energy technology (30.0 cr), building technology (22.5 credits) and civil engineering (7,5 cr).The goal of the program is to prepare students for the work in the interdisciplinary field of building technology, energy technology and civil engineering and/or for the participation in associated fields of research.During the first quarter of the program, students are introduced to the basic components of building energy engineering: the building envelope and its constituent parts (Energy efficient building design), and the influence of climate (Climate-responsive design studio) and the movement of the sun (Solar radiation and solar geometry).The second quarter focuses on the whole building assessment utilizing the simulation tool IDA ICE and a project that spans across three classes. Through evaluating the impact of different materials and various energy conservation measures (Building energy performance simulation and analysis), building forms (Solar building design), HVAC systems (Low-energy HVAC systems) and their impact on the comfort of inhabitants, courses address all aspects of energy-efficient building design and retrofitting. The independent research, the scientific writing and the project design—that are part of the overarching project of this quarter—serve to prepare students for the final thesis work.The third quarter broadens the perspective of the students by introducing the wider context of building energy efficiency and assessing the environmental, economic and social impacts of energy-efficient built environments (Energy and urban planning; Life cycle assessment and cost analysis). Students are given the opportunity to learn how the achievable energy and environmental efficiency of a building is the function of its physical and social environment and how the different aspects are interrelated. This quarter will also equip students with various environmental and sustainability assessment methods (Life cycle assessment and cost analysis; Sustainable building rating systems).
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Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with a major in energy technology or civil engineering related fields. Applicants from non-anglophone countries should provide proof of English proficiency.The application deadline for non EU applicants is January 16.
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