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ARE 4880 - Renewable Energy Systems for Buildings

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course examines renewable energy technologies and their integration into building systems for architectural engineering applications. Topics include wind energy, solar thermal technologies, photovoltaic systems for building energy supply, geothermal systems for HVAC, and strategies for reducing environmental impact. Students will evaluate system design, performance, and economics within the context of sustainable building practices.
Prereq: ARE 3101  or ARE 3401  
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Identify renewable energy technologies applicable to building systems
  • Analyze solar thermal and photovoltaic systems for building integration
  • Analyze wind energy systems for building-scale applications
  • Evaluate geothermal systems for HVAC applications
  • Apply engineering economic principles to assess renewable energy projects in buildings
  • Assess environmental impacts and sustainability benefits of renewable energy in architectural engineering
  • Design conceptual renewable energy solutions for building projects
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Basic thermodynamics
  • Electrical fundamentals
  • Heat transfer and fluid mechanics
  • Building mechanical and electrical systems
Course Topics
  • Fundamentals of energy and sustainability in buildings
  • Solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and space heating
  • Photovoltaic systems for building electrical supply
  • Passive solar design principles
  • Wind energy applications for distributed building power
  • Geothermal heat pumps and ground-source systems
  • Energy storage and integration with building systems
  • Engineering economics and life-cycle cost analysis for building energy systems
  • Environmental impacts and mitigation strategies in building design
  • Case studies of renewable energy in architectural engineering projects
Coordinator
Dr. Habib Mazidi


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