MEBS6016 Energy Performance of Buildings

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Introduction

1.  Course Overview

• Course syllabus
• Educational objectives
• Study topics
• Learning methods
• Assessment methods

2.  Energy Basics

• Energy units and forms
• History of energy issues
• Energy statistics
• Energy and environment

3.  Energy Use in Buildings

• Significance
• Possible benefits
• Energy end-use in Hong Kong
• Energy consumption patterns
• Key factors

4.  Energy Efficiency

• Basic principles
• Climate
• Building envelope
• Building services systems
• HVAC systems
• Lighting systems
• Other systems
• Human factors

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Video Presentation:

• The Story of Lang (´¸®Ôªº¤ÑªÅ) [16 min.] [view online]

Further Reading:

• Checklist for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PDF file)  http://arch.hku.hk/~cmhui/teach/SBT/check.pdf
• EnergyLand (website) [EMSD] http://www.energyland.emsd.gov.hk/

Web Links:

• Building Energy Efficiency Research (BEER) http://arch.hku.hk/research/BEER/

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| Created: Dec 2003 | Update: 6 Feb 2004 | By: cmhui@hku.hk |