Building technology and design from the perspective of sustainability. Bioclimatic design, contemporary, ecological and traditional materials application and technology, energy efficient improvements and refurbishment, international systems of building efficiency evaluation, advanced building services systems and renewable energy sources.
Students are introduced to the topic of bioclimatic design, application
of contemporary, ecological and traditional materials and technology, energy efficient improvements of current buildings and historical buildings refurbishment, international systems of building evaluation of buildings according to basic concepts of sustainability, advanced building installation systems and renewable energy sources. Course objectives are development of technical skills of conceptual design process which meet contemporary requirements of sustainable building, from basic design approach to selection of materials, construction and technical systems selection as well as optimal usage of energy sources.