Buildings use more than 40% of the world’s energy consumption. Thus, by emitting carbon, nitrogen and sulphur oxides they appear to be a significant pollutant which destroys the Earth’s ozone layer and cause global warming. That is why one of the main tasks of the EC is to find solutions for maintaining comfortable indoor environment at low energy consumption. A special Directive of the European Parliament determined the main requirements to EC member states for control of energy consumption and indoor climate quality by energy certification of buildings. The realization of such a huge project opens a new market segment for consultancy services in Europe which needs new multidiscipline knowledge and skills. Architects, engineers and technicians should gain knowledge about new methods and techniques for energy analysis and learn how to use contemporary technologies in order to ensure comfortable built environment. 

The course combines theoretical and practical classes structured in modules, which will be held by university lecturers and company representatives working in that field. The following topics shall be discussed:

• European Standards for indoor climate quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

• Building energy modeling and simulation.

• Integrated systems energy management.

• Indoor climate control in buildings.

• Sustainable energy production technologies and systems for utilization of traditional and renewable energy sources.