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Elective Ill AR1805, Teaching Scheme: 3(L) - O(T) - Credits: 3 AR1805-a: ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE Teaching Scheme: 3(L) - 0(T) - (P) Credits:3 Course Objective: To introduce the students the recent techniques and concepts in energy efficient architecture through Smart buildings and Biophilic design, Module | Introduction to energy efficiency in architecture. Solar passive techniques in building design. Energy efficient lighting and HVAC system. Renewable energy systems -photowoltaic systems, solar water heating etc. Low energy materials methods of construction. Reduction of transportation energy. Design influencing thermal comfort conditions and reduction of energy construction. Module II Introduction of smart buildings: Brief history of concept of smart /intelligent buildings, Aims of Smart buildings. Smart buildings and energy efficiency. ICT in smart buildings. The driving factors of smart buildings: Positive financial effects, energy conservation, greater system functionality, increasing needs, continuing evolution of technology. Module Ill ‘Smart building systems: HVAC control, Lighting contro!, Audiovisual, Video distribution, Access Control, Data network, voice network, power management, Video ‘surveillance, and fire alarms. Difference between ordinary buildings and intelligen’smart buildings. Usefulness of smart buildings especially for the aged. Module IV Introduction to Biophilic Design. Biophilia and Biophilic design. Principles and benefits of biophilic design.Energy effectiveness of biophilic architecture. Biophilic buildings connect people with nature- Patterns of biophilic cesign References 1. G. lannaccone, M Imperadori, G.Masera; Smart eco-buildings towards 2020/30-|nnovative technologies for Resource efficient Buildings; Springer. 2014 2. K. J. Habermann, R. Gonzalo: Energy Efficient architecture-Basics for Planning and Construction; Birkhauser Veriag AG 2006 University Examination Pattern Part A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be two questions from each module. Part B (60 Marks) - Two Questions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks B.Arch, Degree VII Semester Examination April 2020 AR 1805 (a) ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE (2014 Scheme) Time ; 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 PART A (Answer ALL questions) (8x 5= 40) Write a short note on the following. (a) (b) () (d) (e) o @ (h) Low energy materials in construction. ‘Thermal comfort conditions. Intelligent buildings. The concept of ICT in smart buildings. Briefly explain HVAC system in architecture design. Benefits of Video surveillance. Differentiate biophlic and non biophlic design concept. Energy effectiveness of biophilic architecture. PARTB (4x15 = 60) Explain Solar passive techniques and Energy efficient lighting in building design. OR Explain briefly on photovoltaic systems and solar water heating on modern buildings. Describe the driving factors of smart buildings in terms of Positive financial effects and energy conservation, oR ‘Energy efficiency and continuing evolution of technology in smart buildings. Describe power management and fire alarm systems in smart buildings. OR Discuss about the Usefulness of smart buildings especially for the aged peoples. Describe the Principles and benefits of biophilic design. - OR Explain briefly on Energy effectiveness of biophilic architecture. B.Arch. Degree VII Semester Examination April 2019 AR 1805 (a) ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE (2014 Scheme) ime : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 v1. mn. PART A (Answer ALL questions) (x 5= 40) Write short notes on the following: @) @) © (d) (e) wo (g) ch) Energy efficiency in architecture HVAC systems IcT ‘Smart/intelligent buildings Lighting control and video surveillance Access controls and fire alarms Defenition of Biophelia and need for Biophilic design, Patterns of Biophelic design PARTB (4« 15 =60) Explain renewable energy systems and how it helps in energy efficient architectural practice. OR Explain any three methods in detail to conserve energy during the construction and working of a building. ‘What are the merits of a smart building over an ordinary building? Discuss. OR What is the néed of ICT, how it works in smart buildings and explain its merits. Explain any three smart building systems in detail and its mode of working. OR Explain how smart building systems help in providing services like fire safety, water supply and the role of the same in differently abled and aged. Explain in detail nature —design-health relationship with any two suitable examples, OR Explain the principles and benefits of biophilic design. B.Arch. Degree VIII Semester Examination April 2018 AR 1805 (a) ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE (2014 Scheme) me: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 L: 1. I, v1. TH. PART A (Answer ALE questions) (8% 5 = 40) Write stfort notes on the following. {a) (b) (e) (d) (e) 0] (@) (hy Solar passive techniques. Energy efficient lighting. Smart/intelligent buildings. IcT. Access control. Power management and video surveillance. Define Biophilic architecture. Nature-design-health relationship. PART B (4 * 15 = 60) Explain energy efficiency and how it helps in conserving the energy sources. OR Explain the methods to reduce energy consumption in buildings. ‘What are the aim, need and driving factors of smart buildings? oR Explain the pre-construction, construction and post-construction of smart buildings in terms of energy usage and profit. Explain any four smart building systems. OR ‘Write the difference between ordinary buildings and smart buildings. Explain the principles and benefits of biophilic design. OR Briefly describe the pattems of biophilic architecture.

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