Energy management in the built environment

7.5 credits

Energy is a critical need of the society and rational use of energy is the most attractive approach towards solving the numerous issues created by energy utilization in the built environment. This course presents approaches and techniques for fulfilling final energy services while taking into consideration resource, financial, environmental and other constraints within the built environment.

This course contains the following elements:
Overview and the significance of energy use in the built environment
End use energy utilization and requirements
Energy processes and systems for the built environment - from final energy demands to primary energy resources
Energy system auditing, modeling and analysis
Potentials, challenges and solutions to satisfy energy demand for a society toward a sustainable built environment

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Just south of Växjö city centre lies Campus Växjö. Many students choose to live on campus.

Here you have friends, restaurants, lecture halls, gyms, a supermarket, the university library, outdoor recreation areas, and student pubs – all within a five-minute walk. You can also live in other parts of Växjö and easily reach the university by bike or bus.

With nearly 100 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities. It has a strong Småland entrepreneurial spirit and a diverse business sector – perfect when you’re looking for a placement, an internship, or a job.

Växjö is also a scenic city, where you’re always close to forests and lakes, and it offers plenty of events and experiences, ranging from music and food to sports.

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