Intelligent buildings
Basic information
Course coordinator Matej Bernard Kobav
Course type: izbirni
Number of ECTS credits: 5
Course code: 64877
Subject description
The course concentrates on humans and their needs in working and living environment. Different ways of making working and living in interiors more friendly, comfortable and safe are presented with the help of selected chapters from building automation and lighting. Special emphasis will be given on safety and energy efficiency of buildings. Content is divided in the following sections: Human needs at work and living, Building automation, Intelligent Installation, Lighting on a human scale, LEDs and other modern light sources, Use of daylight, Energy efficient and environmentally friendly "green" buildings, Measurements and sensors, Building connections with the outside world.
Objectives
The course aims to acquaint students with the state of the art on selected topics of intelligent buildings, which are currently at the center of research and development. Students will be aware of the importance and impact of building automation on working and living environment of humans and will know its operation as well as the related problems. They will develop a critical attitude towards the current technical solutions in this field which will allow them creative research work and development of new products and solutions.
Teaching and learning methods
Guided seminar work, consultations.
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