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CA5250 - Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Building Performance

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

The course is structured to provide students with essential knowledge and practical insights into renewable energy applications for sustainable building performance. It delves into various renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, and geothermal energy, alongside innovative approaches to zero carbon and energy-efficient building design and operation. Through interactive lectures, assignments, and assessments, students explore and discuss various strategies, enhancing their understanding and ability to design and implement effective renewable energy solutions in buildings. This approach prepares students to tackle complex sustainability challenges, assisting them to contribute effectively to the advancement of environmental sustainability in the built environment.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 30%
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 

To pass the course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%.

 
Detailed Course Information

CA5250.pdf