Syllabus

Week Topics Assignment
01 Introduction – Building, Energy, Environment Explore & Read
02 Basic principles (Energy politics, energy and environment, climate and site, building envelope, building active systems)

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03 Energy efficient technologies in buildings (introduction)  
04 Energy efficient technologies in buildings (passive heating and cooling) assignment-1
05 Energy efficient technologies in buildings (HVAC systems)  
06 Energy efficient technologies in buildings (active solar systems and photovoltaics)  
07 Building energy analysis methods – assignment -2  
08 Energy efficient building standards (introduction)  
09 Energy efficient building standards (European Union)  
10 Energy efficient building standards (Turkish standards and regulations)  
11 Building energy performance assessment systems (LEED, BREEAM, GB Tool, CASBEE)  
12 Case studies (residential) assignment-2
13 Case studies (commercial)  
14 Final study- kick-off meeting