Bachelor in Architecture Studies

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Applied Physics I

Description: 

Code: YY012 Type: Mandatory Impartition: Biannual (semester) ECTS credits: 3

Type Subject
Primer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
1
Credits
3.00

Titular Professors

Previous Knowledge: 

Basic knowledge of secondary education physics

Objectives: 

Understand the current global climate emergency and resource scarcity situation and how it affects architecture. - Through the application of bioclimatic solutions (passive environmental control systems), train students in the conception, design, and calculation of habitable environments that are comfortable, healthy, and with minimal associated environmental impact.

Contents: 

01. INTRODUCTION

sustainability and climate change

 

02. COSMOS I. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT I

solar orbit - latitude - representation of the sun's movement - radiation at different orientations - winds

 

03_CORPUS

body thermoregulation - body thermal balance - comfort

 

04_COSMOS II. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT II

evaporation - psychrometric abacus

 

05_HEAT PHYSICS

conduction - convection - radiation - building heat balance

 

06_CLIMATE AND VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

climatic classifications - latitude - proximity to water masses - thermal winds - temperature - precipitation - relative humidity - strategies of vernacular architecture

 

07_PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN WINTER CONDITIONS I: CAPTURE

orientations - greenhouse effect - accumulation - heat distribution with convective loop - trombe wall

 

08_PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN WINTER CONDITIONS II: LOSS CONTROL

insulation - airtightness - transmittance - condensation

 

09_PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN SUMMER CONDITIONS I: SOLAR PROTECTION

solar protection

 

10_STRATEGIES PASSIVE IN SUMMER CONDITIONS II: VENTILATION

pressures and depressions - natural ventilation - forced ventilation - induced ventilation

 

11_PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN SUMMER CONDITIONS III: COOLING

evaporative cooling - radiant, conductive and convective cooling

 

12_PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN SUMMER AND WINTER CONDITIONS: THERMAL INERTIA

thermal mass of the building - fluctuations and thermal stability - wave lag and damping - thermal gradient of the terrain - underground architectures

 

13_EXAMPLES OF PASSIVE STRATEGIES IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Methodology: 

Theoretical sessions + correction of practices and exercises related to the course topics

Evaluation: 

Continuous evaluation based on: theoretical classes, lectures, individual practical exercises and group practical exercises

Evaluation Criteria: 

The use of screens in theoretical classes is prohibited.

The use of AI tools is permitted. If used, students must make it known and indicate the prompts used.

Basic Bibliography: 

Neila González, F. Javier. Arquitectura Bioclimática en un entorno sostenible. Ed. Munilla-lería.

 

Additional Material: 

PUBLICATIONS

Olgyay, V. Arquitectura y Clima. Ed. Gustavo Gili

Banham, R. La Arquitectura del entorno bien climatizado. Ed. Infinito.

Tedeschi, E. Teoría de la Arquitectura. Ed. Nueva Visión.

Edwards, Brian Guía básica de la sostenibilidad Ed.: GG ISBN 9788425222085

Eiler, S. Experiencia de la Arquitectura. Ed. Biblioteca Universitaria Labor.

Gauzin-Muller, Dominique. 25 casas ecológicas . Ed: GG ISBN: 9788425220913

Coch, H., Serra, R. El disseny energètic a l’arquitectura. Ediciones UPC.

Serra, Rafael; Coch, Helena. Arquitectura y energía natural. Ed.: UPC (2001).

Serra, R. Les energies a l’arquitectura. Ediciones UPC.

Serra, R. Arquitectura y climas. Ed. G. G. Básicos

Serra, Rafael. Clima, lugar y arquitectura. Ed.: CIEMAT, (1989).

Jourda, Françoise-Hélène. Pequeño manual del proyecto sostenible. Ed.:Gustavo Gili

Paricio, I. La protección solar. Colección cuadernos bisagra. Ed. Bisagra.(1999)

Sanmiguel, Sandra; European Commission. Un Vitruvio ecológico: principios y práctica del proyecto arquitectónico sostenible. Ed.: Gustavo Gili, (2007).

GuzowskiI, Mary. ENERGIA CERO Editorial: BLUME

Paredes Benítez, Cristina Atlas ilustrado de Eco Arquitectura Editorial: SUSAETA EDICIONES, S.A

II Bienal habitat futura. 12 Proyectos emblemáticos de arquitectura sostenible Editorial: HABITAT FUTURA

Wassouf, Micheel. De la casa pasiva al estandar. PASSIVHAUS. La arquitectura pasiva en climas cálidos Editorial: Gustavo Gili

Heywood, Huw 101 Reglas básicas para una arquitectura de bajo consumo energético Editorial: Gustavo Gili

VictorOlgyay.- Arquitectura y clima. Manual de diseño bioclimática para arquitectos y urbanistas. Editorial: Gustavo Gili

AA.VV.SOLAR DECATHLON 1 SOL, 2 MUNDOS, 3 CASAS. Editorial: Munillaleria Editorial

Helena Granados Menéndez.  Rehabilitación energética de edificios. Editorial: Tornapunta Ediciones.

Arquitectura Bioclimática y Urbanismo Sostenible (Volumen I y II). Editado por Prensas Universitarias de Zaragoza.

Beatriz Garzón. Arquitectura Bioclimática. Editado por Nobuko.

 

ENGLISH EDITIONS

Rahm, Philippe. Climatic Architecture. Ed. Actar

Banham, Reyner. Architecture of the Well-tempered Environment: Second, Revised. Edition. Editor: Univ of Chicago Pr Architectural Press. (1984). ISBN9780851397498.

Edwards, Brian Rough Guide to Sustainability: A Design Primer 4th Editor: RIBA (2014) ISBN: 9781859465073

Eiler Rasmussen, Steen Experiencing architecture Editor: M.I.T. Press, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1962)

Gauzin-Müller, Dominique Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism: Design, Construction, Examples. Editor: Springer Science & Business Media. (2002)

Gauzin-Muller, Dominique. Sustainable living: 25 international examples. Editor: Birkhäuser (2006)

Givoni, Baruch. Man, climate and architecture. Editor: Elsevier (1969.)

Mazria, Edward. The passive solar energy book : a complete guide to passive solar home, greenhouse, and building design.Editor: Emmaus, Pa. Rodale Press, (1979)

Olgyay, Victor. Design With Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural. Regionalism, Editor: New York Van Nostrand Reinhold (1992) OL5821217M

Schittich, Christian Solar Architecture: Strategies, Visions, Concepts Editor: Detail

Wright, David. Natural solar architecture: a passive primer. Editor: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., (1978).