Detail předmětu
Building Physics Assessment
Akademický rok 2026/27
BHA066-A předmět zařazen v 1 studijním plánu
BPA-SIS letní semestr 3. ročník
This course introduces students to practical approaches in building physics. Emphasis is placed on understanding construction requirements and their application in design, focusing on real-world needs. The goal is to prepare students to independently evaluate and design building structures from the perspective of thermal performance, acoustics, and lighting.
Kredity
3 kredity
Jazyk studia
angličtina
semestr
Garant předmětu
Zajišťuje ústav
Způsob a kritéria hodnocení
Učební cíle
- Understands principles of building physics (thermal performance, acoustics, daylight).
- Familiar with laws and standards (ČSN, decrees, etc.).
- Knows evaluation procedures for thermal protection, acoustic comfort, and indoor environment quality.
- Understands simulation tools for thermal, moisture, acoustic, and daylighting performance.
- Understands the relationship between design and physical properties.
- Can perform basic building physics assessments.
- Identifies critical construction details.
- Designs improvements for energy, acoustic, and lighting performance.
- Uses simulation tools independently.
- Interprets and applies analysis results in design.
- Designs and evaluates construction solutions independently.
- Proposes construction modifications to meet physical parameters.
- Communicates results effectively.
- Collaborates on integrated project teams.
- Adapts to new trends in building physics and sustainable design.
Základní literatura
Decree No. 131/2024 Coll. on building documentation (en)
Decree No. 146/2024 Coll. on construction requirements (en)
Valid ČSN and EN standards (en)
DARULA, S. et al. Daylight Illumination. ČKAIT, 2024 (en)
VAVERKA, J. et al. Building Physics I & II. VUTIUM, Brno (en)
Doporučená literatura
KÜNZEL, H.M. Simultaneous Heat and Moisture Transport…, Fraunhofer IBP (en)
Green Roofs: Ecological Design & Construction, Earth Pledge (en)
PETRÁŠ, D. Low-Temperature Heating…, Jaga (en)
PREGIZER, D. Passive House Principles, Grada (en)
TYWONIAK, J. Low-Energy Houses, Grada (en)
CHMURNÝ, I. Thermal Technology of Buildings, STU (en)
Straube, J., Burnett, E. Building Science for Building Enclosures. Building Science Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0-9755127-1-2. (en)
Hens, H., Building Physics – Heat, Air and Moisture: Fundamentals and Engineering Methods with Examples and Exercises. Ernst & Sohn, 2012. ISBN 978-3-433-03041-4. (en)
Baker, N., Fanchiotti, A., Steemers, K., Daylighting in Architecture: A European Reference Book. James & James, 1993. ISBN 978-1873936525. (en)
Cowan, H. J., Building Acoustics. CRC Press, 2017 (reprint of 1993 edition). ISBN 978-1138470132. (en)
Hopkins, C., Sound Insulation. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. ISBN 978-0750669246. (en)
ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals., ASHRAE, most recent edition (updated every 4 years). (en)
CIBSE Lighting Guide LG10: Daylighting and Window Design. Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, UK. (en)
Nabízet zahraničním studentům
Předmět na webu VUT
Cvičení
13 týdnů, 2 hod./týden, povinné
Osnova
- Introduction to the course, goals, rules, project selection, software overview
- Selection and consultation of critical details; steady-state analysis of construction sections
- Multidimensional temperature field – steady-state
- Transient evaluation of selected building parts
- Presentation of thermal performance results, discussion
- Analysis of noise and vibration sources
- Sound insulation study
- Acoustic study
- Presentation of acoustic results, discussion
- Daylighting and sunlighting of interiors
- Impact assessment on surroundings
- Presentation of daylighting results, discussion
- Final project presentation and evaluation
Samostudium
52 týdnů, 1 hod./týden