Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in environmental bioengineering, professional focus | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims to train students in building physics and special techniques with the goal of controlling the indoor climate of buildings while limiting energy consumption. Additionally, the evaluation of the environmental aspects of construction materials and the building's use phase will be addressed in order to minimize their environmental impact throughout the life cycle, thereby contributing to sustainable design.
The theoretical aspects are applied through building energy modeling (BEM) and life cycle assessment (LCA), with the application of LCA methodologies specifically tailored for buildings assessment.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Choose and size heating and air conditionning equipments,
- Master physical quantities and phenomenon involved inside buildings,
- Model physical processes involved in buildings,
- Design an energy efficient infrastructure,
- Perform a sustainability evaluation of a building, according to the Life Cycle Thinking framework,
- Conduct an environmental audit or energy certification
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Environment physics
Applied fluids mechanics
Energy systems
Thermodynamics
Life Cycle Assessment
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical background and practical work
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Mandatory reading : Energie Plus, reference www.energieplus-lesite.be
Suggested reading : Santé et qualité de l'environnement intérieur dans les bâtiments Roulet, Claude-Alain, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes x, 362p.
ISBN9782880747930
Available at the central library
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Further information:
Individual project + written exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Dr. Di Maria Andrea (andrea.dimaria@uliege.be)
Prof. Lebeau Frédéric (F.Lebeau@uliege.be)
Prof. Mercatoris Benoît (Benoit.Mercatoris@uliege.be)