This course aims to develop the ability to set design conditions independently and apply fundamental technical skills to practical
work by studying equipment systems in actual buildings.
This course builds upon Environmental Design Practice 1, using actual projects as reference to learn the processes employed
in environmental design and supervision. The objective is to cultivate the ability to apply fundamental technical skills to
practical work.
- Students will understand environmental design concepts and the design process through real projects.
- Students will develop an approach to designing applied problems with a broad perspective.
- Students will understand the characteristics of equipment components that make up HVAC systems.
- Through exercises involving independent planning, students will develop the ability to apply learned techniques to real projects.
| 中間レポート | 最終レポート | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 20% | 25% |
| 2. | 5% | 20% | 25% |
| 3. | 5% | 20% | 25% |
| 4. | 5% | 20% | 25% |
| Total. | 20% | 80% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | ZEB 1. Understand the energy flow from primary to final stages 2. Understand the process for achieving ZEB 3. Learn technologies adopted in buildings achieving ZEB |
Review the lecture | 60minutes |
| 2． | Building Evaluation Understand major building evaluation methods currently in use: ・Evaluation criteria ・International vs. domestic approaches ・Evolution of evaluation systems |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| 3． | Displacement Ventilation Understanding displacement ventilation ・Importance of ventilation ・Differences between mixed ventilation and displacement ventilation ・Challenges when implementing displacement ventilation |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 4． | Application of Building Thermal Load Handling ・Cooling load and heating load in office buildings ・Separation of latent and sensible heat in air conditioning |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| 5． | Understanding Heat Source System Design Methods ・Centralized heat source systems for office air conditioning ・Heat source systems for latent/sensible separation air conditioning ・Energy conservation principles ・Heat recovery systems ・Thermal storage systems |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 6． | Understanding Package Units ・Components ・Development history ・Refrigerant cycle ・Practical challenges |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 7． | Understanding Heat Transfer System Design Methods ・Building-internal heat transfer systems ・District heat transfer systems |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 8． | Understanding latent/sensible heat separation air conditioning and heat source systems modeled on existing buildings ・Desiccant air conditioning systems and corresponding equipment ・Radiant air conditioning systems and corresponding equipment |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| 9． | Circular Economy ・Understanding the concept of the circular economy ・Understanding material cycles in buildings |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 10． | Utilization of Untapped Energy and Renewable Energy ・Utilization of untapped energy as heat sources ・Utilization of natural energy for air conditioning |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| 11． | Understanding methods for utilizing unused energy based on existing facilities ・Wastewater treatment water utilization heat source systems ・Waste heat recovery systems ・Thermal storage systems |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| 12． | Understanding ABW personal air conditioning and the ABW concept ・Classification of personal air conditioning ・The ABW concept ・Challenges in ABW |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 13． | Understanding smart grids and microgrids ・Stabilizing electricity supply and demand ・Demand response ・Energy storage, thermal storage |
Review the lecture | 120minutes |
| 14． | Confirming proficiency in “indoor environment setting” for environmental equipment design and “air conditioning system design” ・Review and critique of assignments |
Review the lecture | 200minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2100minutes |
Grades are calculated on a 100-point scale, combining performance on course assignments and related activities [50%] with
the quality of reports and presentations [50%];
A score of 60 or higher is required to pass.A score of 60 indicates a level that barely meets the criteria outlined in the learning objectives.
A score of 60 or higher is required to pass.A score of 60 indicates a level that barely meets the criteria outlined in the learning objectives.
・Textbook: Air Conditioning Handbook, 5th Revised Edition, edited by Uichi Inoue
・Reference book: District Heating and Cooling Technology Guidebook
“Building Equipment Engineering 1”
・Reference book: District Heating and Cooling Technology Guidebook
“Building Equipment Engineering 1”
Review “Building Services Engineering 1,” “Building Services Engineering 2,” and the first-semester course “Environmental
Design Seminar 1
- Questions accepted after class, in person at the lab, or via email
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Leveraging over 30 years of experience in HVAC design, the instructor will explicitly present practical challenges encountered in real-world projects and guide students to independently devise solutions. Additionally, using the instructor’s own building systems designs as case studies, the course will cover setting design themes, the process from planning to construction, and impart actual project execution methods. |
- 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
- 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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