What you'll learn

All about the energy chain approach, which is a powerful tool to achieve low energy and low carbon buildings.

To estimate the most important heat losses and gains in a building.

How to achieve thermal balance of the building and determine its space heating and cooling needs.

How to estimate the heating energy demand for hot tap water and the electricity needs for appliances and lighting.

How to achieve a low energy demand by optimizing window size, insulation, orientation and ventilation while taking into account building occupancy.