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 focuses on assessing the structural, energy and environmental performance of buildings. Structural mechanics and building physics are studied in order to verify the stability of the structure and control the indoor climate while limiting energy expenditure. The environmental aspects of building materials and the building's use phase are assessed in order to minimise their environmental impact throughout their life cycle, thereby contributing to sustainable design.
The theoretical aspects are implemented through structural and energy modelling of the building and life cycle analysis (LCA), with the application of LCA methodologies specifically adapted to buildings.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Selecting and dimensioning structural elements for a building;
- Selecting and dimensioning heating and air conditioning equipment;
- Understanding the physical quantities and phenomena at work within buildings;
- Modelling load transfer through the structure;
- Modelling the physical processes involved in the building;
- Design an energy-efficient infrastructure;
- Assess the sustainability of a building, according to the Life Cycle Thinking framework;
- Carry out an environmental audit or energy certification.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Strength of materials
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 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)