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Module 1: Heat transfer in buildings
The module 1 introduces to concepts of building heat transfer through an exploration of the relationship between buildings and heat, ideas of cooling load, primary processes that give rise to it and the influence of sensible and latent heat on building design. It further introduces to various teaching methods, exercises, activities, that will be useful for teachers in conveying all the aforementioned concepts in the classroom.
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Module 2: Psychrometrics
The module 2 introduces to concept of psychrometry and climate analysis are introduced to the participants, explaining how the psychrometric chart for a specific climatic zone, helps in designing energy efficient buildings. It further introduces participants to various teaching methods, exercises, activities, that will be useful in conveying all the aforementioned concepts in the classroom. This module further includes an introduction to passive design strategies, and the prioritisation of cooling load reduction before exploring sustainable cooling technologies and renewable energy supply.
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Module 3: Thermal comfort
The module 3 focuses on establishing thermal comfort as the goal with respect to artificial cooling, along with adaptive comfort criteria and the energy and environmental conservation benefits of it. It further introduces participants to various teaching methods, exercises, activities, that will be useful for teachers in conveying all the aforementioned concepts in the classroom.
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Module 4 Fundamentals of solar geometry
The module 4 introduces to the concepts of solar geometry along with an understanding of how reading solar charts for a given location can help in identifying the passive design implications. It further introduces to various teaching methods, exercises, activities, that will be useful for teachers in conveying all the aforementioned concepts in the classroom. This module further involves an introduction to shadow masking and different shading devices and how they work to reduce the heating load of a building.
Cooling Buildings Thoughtfully
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