INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN CASE STUDIES, QUANTITATIVE VERIFICATIONS AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT

Abstract

From the Optional Curriculum Subject "Introduction to energy efficiency for housing", the student seeks to internalize the need to conceive the project idea through an integral thinking that contemplates design guidelines with passive architecture criteria. And link theoretical subjects taught in the different subjects of Architecture career in relation to energy efficiency to be applied in project practice in a concrete way. Practical work must comply with certain items that are partially and methodologically resolved as theory is taught. We work on three types of family homes on ground floor implanted in a bioclimatic zone of choice. The student must analyze them according to climate principles and strategies to determine which typology best suits according to the criteria and recommendations of passive design for that area. It implies verifying dimensional, energetic indicators and building thermal quality of house. Through the modality of integration seminar that consists of a graphic, quantitative synthesis, the debate and exchange of ideas and final reflections are carried out. The objectives set from the teaching-learning were successfully achieved, with the theoretical issues being applied correctly. The use of digital tools, thermographic images and 3D modeling was evident.