The primary focus of this course is the study of the thermal and luminous behavior of buildings. It examines the basic scientific principles underlying these phenomena, and use computer-aided design software and climate data to explore the role light and energy can play in shaping architecture.
The building sector represents a large percentage of overall energy consumption, and contributes 40% of the carbon emissions driving climate change. Yet buildings also offer opportunities for substantial, economical energy efficiency gains. From retrofit projects to new construction, buildings require a context-specific design process that integrates efficiency strategies and technologies.These efficiency design elements are critical to the larger challenge of producing energy for a growing population while reducing carbon emissions.
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