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Bioclimatic Architecture

Study year and semesters
Year 5winter semester
Subject type
elective, group B
Number of ECTS credits
3
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