Bioclimatic Architecture
- Study programme
- Single-Cycle Master Study Programme Architecture (EMŠA)
- Study year and semesters
- Year 5—winter semester
- Subject type
- elective, group B
- Number of ECTS credits
- 3
- Lecturer
- Martina Zbašnik Senegačnik
- Workload
-
- Lectures
- 15
- Tutorials
- 15
The subject thematic is divided into three parts.
a) Analyses of materials and structures, following ecological principles that are based on valid regulations and recommendations (Ecology in architecture; Living comfort; Ecological and health-oriented assessment of materials; Ecologically conscious living; Ecological materials; Ecological structures, Ecological surface treatment; Green roofs and facades).
b) Introduction to relevant technologies adept to particular approaches in planning on recognised examples of such practice in Slovenia and abroad (Passive house, Solar house, Low-energy house; Energy-independent house, Ecological house: Nearly zero-energy building).
c) Integrating principles of ecological building into settlement concepts (Energy concept; Rooftop power plants; Ecological utilities, Energy balance).

Bosco Verticale, Stefano Boeri, 2014