Course - Fundamentals of Building Physics - AAR4335
AAR4335 - Fundamentals of Building Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to different topics in building physics such as indoor and outdoor climate, heat transfer including introduction to energy use in buildings, moisture transfer, acoustics and lighting. Theory and simple calculation methods will be introduced and used to evaluate buildings and building constructions against the Norwegian Building Code and other requirements to support the design of sustainable buildings.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate will acquire knowledge of: - Basic building physical laws which provides the foundation for correct building construction design. - How to find and evaluate materials and components for use in buildings based on their building physical properties. - The properties of common building materials. Skills: The candidate will acquire skills to: - Evaluate the outdoor climate and effect on a building site. - Evaluate the indoor thermal climate and user comfort. - Carry out basic heat transfer calculations in order to find the thermal resistance and transmittance (U-value). - Perform simple building energy simulations. - Perform basic moisture calculations in order to evaluate the moisture properties of building materials and assemblies. - Select building materials and constructions with the right acoustic properties. General competence: At the end of the course the candidate will have competence: - To select proper constructions and materials from technical requirements. - To apply building physics to design sustainable buildings.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group works, assignments, and exercises. To be granted access to the exam, it is required that the student submits at least 3 out of 5 tests conducted during the semester. The tests consist of various tasks aimed at preparing students for the exam and promoting a self-assessment of their knowledge levels throughout the semester. The tests are approved upon submission.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory tests (module 1 - 5 test)
Further on evaluation
A 4-hour written school exam is the standard form of assessment, accounting for 100% of the final grade.
Postponed exams are usually held during the Summer exam period, which typically takes place in mid-August. Postponed written exams (re-sit exams) may be replaced by oral exams."
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Required previous knowledge
Matriculated student in the Architecture program at the Faculty of Architecture and Design
Course materials
Recommended books:
J.V. Thue. Bygningsfysikk - Grunnlag. 2016, Fagbokforlaget ISBN: 9788245019940
S. V. Szokolay. Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design. 2014, Taylor & Francis (Routledge) ISBN: 9780415824989 Various Norwegian Standards.
Video lectures, hands out and exercises are provided during the course by the teaching team.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Architectural Design, History and Technology
- Building and construction technology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2025-06-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 35 SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 54 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 4 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"