Project: EVENEF
Syllabi for the adapted and updated modules in WP4
Version 3 – 30/6/2014
Author(s) : INES
Reviewer(s): TUS, CHAM-CO, CMA, MASHO, EUROCREA
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Person Name
Organization Name
Slavka Tzanova
Technical University of Sophia (TUS)
Alain Guiavarch
L’Institut National de l’Energie Solaire (INES)
Alexandra Cemesova
L’Institut National de l’Energie Solaire (INES)
Didier Demercastel
Chamois Constructeurs
Stephane Bestanti
Chambre des métiers et de l’Artisanat de Savoie (CMA)
Nicolas Chaton
Chambre des métiers et de l’Artisanat de Savoie (CMA)
Gianluca Coppola
Eurocrea Merchant Srl
Malenko Marinov
MASHO
Mattheos Kakaris
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held
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Executive Summary
This document contains the syllabi for the modules that will be created as part of WP4. These modules are
based on work that was undertaken as part of the EnEf project. During the EvEnEf project, this content is
updated and adapted to the national context. The module topics are: general concepts of energy efficiency,
energy efficiency - marketing and offering, EU legal framework on energy efficiency of buildings, thermal
insulation of external facades of buildings, glazing in buildings from an energy efficiency viewpoint, installations
in buildings from the energy efficiency point of view, and improving of energy efficiency of flat roofs.
Table of contents
1. SYLLABUS ON: GENERAL CONCEPTS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY ..................................... 3
2. SYLLABUS ON: ENERGY EFFICIENCY - MARKETING AND OFFERING............................ 4
3. SYLLABUS ON: EU LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDINGS ....... 5
4. SYLLABUS ON: THERMAL INSULATION OF EXTERNAL FACADES OF BUILDINGS ......... 7
5. SYLLABUS ON: GLAZING IN BUILDINGS FROM AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY VIEWPOINT 9
6. SYLLABUS ON: INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
POINT OF VIEW ............................................................................................................ 11
7. SYLLABUS ON: IMPROVING OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF FLAT ROOFS ...................... 13
1. Syllabus on: General concepts of energy efficiency
1.1. Abstract
Before the fundamentals of energy efficient design can be taught, it is crucial to understand why
it is important. The course therefore provides a summary of the main facts and events that have
resulted in a need for the world to reduce its consumption. This includes some data on who
consumes energy, how this contributes to global warming and what legislation has been put into
place internationally in order to try and limit the amount of greenhouse gasses released into the
atmosphere. It is explained why buildings play an important role in limiting greenhouse gas
emissions, and how they often squander energy. The course finishes by explaining how a welldesigned low energy building should function.
1.2. Pre-requisites
None.
1.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she is able to:
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Remember why the directives issued by the European Union are important in terms of limiting
greenhouse gas emissions
Describe some of the events which have influenced the way buildings are designed in the past.
List some of the important international summits and congresses that have taken place which are
relevant to climate change
Argue why it is important to limit the greenhouse gas emissions from some countries more than
others
Explain what elements of building design can cause unwanted heat loss or heat gain, and how this
has been solved in a non-environmentally friendly way
Give examples of the types of building design which result in sustainable buildings
1.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
1.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation.
1.6. Content
1. Energy as a problem
2. The building as an energy consumer
3. The energy balance
1.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
1.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
2. Syllabus on: Energy efficiency - marketing and offering
2.1. Abstract
This course aims to give a brief introduction to energy efficient buildings. It identifies some of the
basic concepts and gives examples of simple, common measures that can be taken to improve
existing buildings. It continues with an explanation of how a Bill of Quantities is put together, and
finishes by providing best practice examples of sustainable buildings and refurbishments.
2.2. Pre-requisites
None.
2.3. Learning Outcomes
She/he will be able to:
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Express the main aims of the French thermal regulations
Define some key terms associated with energy efficiency
Explain the process of acquiring a building performance certificate in France
Discuss the process of an air-conditioning system inspection
Conduct a Bill of Quantities
2.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
2.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resource:
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http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Diagnostic-de-Performance,855-.html
2.6. Content
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Introduction
General concepts
Measures for the improvement of energy efficiency
Model activities of the manager of small and medium sized enterprises for the improvement of energy
efficiency
5. Bill of quantities for the addition of thermal insulation and the replacement of window casings
6. Examples of best practice
2.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
2.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
3. Syllabus on: EU Legal Framework on energy efficiency of
buildings
3.1. Abstract
The level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising, and it has been linked to causing
climate change. As a result, the European Union has put into place a Directive which aims to
incite countries to reduce their emissions. This course contains an overview of this directive which
is called the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU. The course gives an overview
of what types of buildings it is applicable to, and what information is necessary in order to create
an Energy Performance Certificate. It also explains its relevance to the inspection of airconditioners and boilers. It continues with a list of financial measures existing in the EU that
support energy efficiency measures, the importance of training and also what obstacles the
directive faces. It finishes with a summary of how the directive is relevant to French national law,
and what directives are in the process of being drafted.
3.2. Pre-requisites
None.
3.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she is able to:
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List the Europe 2020 targets on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Outline the information required in order to calculate the energy performance of buildings for
certification purposes
Recognise for what types of building energy performance certificates are mandatory
Explain the necessity of the inspection of boilers and air-conditioning systems due to the Energy
Performance of Building Directive 2010/31/EU
Describe how the Energy Performance of Building Directive 2010/31/EU contributes to the
lowering of the emission of greenhouse gases
Provide examples of financial instruments which aim to stimulate energy-efficiency related
measures
Identify how the Energy Performance of Building Directive 2010/31/EU is implemented into
national law
3.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
3.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resource:
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DIRECTIVE 2010/31/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL. Accessed at:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:153:0013:0035:EN:PDF
3.6. Content
1. The regulatory framework
1.1. Relevant directives
1.2. Certification of flats and block of flats
1.3. Certification of complex and mixed-use buildings
1.4. Energy certificates for display in public buildings
1.5. Energy performance of the non-residential property market
2. Inspection of boilers
3. Inspection of Air-conditioning systems
4. Financial instruments and other measures of the union, aimed at stimulating energy efficiency-related
measures
5. Consultations and involvement of the local and regional authorities, of the architects and planners,
installers and builders
6. Training measures
7. Obstacles for achievement of the objectives of the directive 2010/31/EU
8. Transposition of the directive into national law
9. Other relevant directives
10. Draft regulations
3.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
3.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
4. Syllabus on: Thermal insulation of external facades of
buildings
4.1. Abstract
One of the most common ways to improve the energy use of a building is to insulate it. This
course therefore contains an overview of insulation materials, and systems. It also gives a brief
summary on the importance of damp proofing, as this is connected to insulating a building. The
course ends with some examples of errors in the application of insulation materials, which can
lead to problems with the buildings performance in the future.
4.2. Pre-requisites
None.
4.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she is able to:
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Report some of the common mistakes done by craftsmen when insulating a building, which can lead to
later performance issues
List the purposes of insulating a building
Describe the properties of the following types of insulation: Expanded polystyrene (EPS),extruded
polystyrene (XPS), mineral wool, aerated concrete, foam polyurethane, cellular glass, expanded
perlite, expanded polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Outline the construction of contact, ventilated and sandwich insulation systems used for buildings
Argue the necessity to use damp-proofing in a building
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of the internal and external insulation of buildings
Give examples of innovative thermal insulation materials used for buildings
4.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
4.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resource:
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Gallauziaux, T. et Fedullo, D. 2011. Le grand livre de l'isolation : Solutions thermiques, acoustiques,
écologiques et hautes performances. Eyrolles.
4.6. Content
1. Introduction
2. Thermal insulation of facades
2.1. Purpose of the thermal insulation of facades
2.2. Types of façade thermal insulation
2.3. Architectural-structural solutions with a heat-insulating effect
3. Thermal insulation materials
3.1. Thermally insulating materials criteria
3.2. Traditional thermal insulation materials, suitable when applying façade insulation
3.3. Innovative thermal insulation materials, suitable when applying façade insulation
4. Technologies for implementation of thermal insulation on facades
4.1. Contact facades
4.2. Ventilated facades
4.3. Wall thermal panels ‘sandwich’
5. Damp proofing
6. Performance faults in thermal insulation and the resulting defects
4.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
4.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
5. Syllabus on: Glazing in buildings from an energy efficiency
viewpoint
5.1. Abstract
Windows are responsible for glare, heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. As a
consequence, they are very important in the design or retrofit of a sustainable building so this
course provides an overview to their composition and effects on a building. It starts with an
introduction to the physical phenomena through which heat is transferred. It continues by
describing windows’ thermal characteristics, and the different variants of its components. It
finishes by providing advice on how windows can be refurbished.
5.2. Pre-requisites
None.
5.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she is able to:
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List the different types of solar radiation
Describe the physical phenomena that lead to the transfer of heat.
Remember the effect of the thermal transmittance on the windows ability to transfer heat
Define the solar factor of glazing used for window panes
List the components of a window
Argue why the orientation of a building will affect its performance
Describe the different frame types, and comment on their thermal properties
Provide examples of different types of glass that could be used in a window
Explain why condensation forms on windows and how it can be avoided
Clarify why air infiltration has a negative effect on a building
5.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
5.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resources:
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www.agc-glass.eu
www.euromatcr.com\vidrios
www.window.tinting.com.au
www.beodon.com
www.finehomebuilding.com
isvox.blogspot.com
www.solar-for-energy.com
Technical guide for the refurbishing of the thermal envelope of buildings.- Glazing and glazed
enclosure solutions.- Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade-IDAE
www.yoursunnyhouse.com
www.sunguardglass.com
www.aboutdoubleglazing.co.uk
www.glassforeurope.com
EDEA Project: Experimental Demonstrators. Stage 1 Obtaining of results from active and passive
simulations of the EDEA project. 2009 – 2010.
RECONSOST Project: Research on the Thermal Behaviour of Construction Bio-climatic Solutions.
Application of New Technologies for the Sustainable Rehabilitation of Buildings. Work on façade
windows.
www.sol-arq.com
www.arquisolar.com
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www.laveneciana.sggs.com
www.deceuninck.es
5.6. Content
1. General concepts
1.1. Solar radiation
1.2. Heat transfer
1.3. Thermal comfort
1.4. Natural ventilation
1.5. Geographical orientation
2. Thermal behaviour of façade windows
3. Window components
4. Refurbishing solutions
5.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
5.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
6. Syllabus on: Installations in buildings from the energy
efficiency point of view
6.1. Abstract
The energy use of a building is closely linked to the consumption of its active building systems,
such as the heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting system. This course therefore gives
examples of energy efficient systems that can be implemented in a building. At the same time, it
tackles subjects such as indoor air quality and the reduction of water consumption, as they are
closely linked to the subject of technical building systems.
6.2. Pre-requisites
None.
6.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she is able to:
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Define heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation
List measures that can be used to reduce the consumption of drinking water
Describe why it is important to have a high air quality in a building
Name the parts of a lighting system used in a building
Argue why it is important to reduce the consumption of drinking water
Argue the need for the use of efficient artificial lighting
Explain how the air quality differs between different locations
Illustrate by example the factors that have an effect on a lighting systems efficiency
6.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
6.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resources:
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Directive 2006/32/EC.
Europe 2020 Strategy of the European Council.
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2011.
Royal Decree 1751/1998, dated 31 July. Regulation for Thermal Installations in Buildings (RITE) and its
Complementary Instructions.
Website of the European Commission. Available at: http://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvgis/
www.energyfutur.com
National Renewable Energy Center (Cener). Available at : www.cener.com
Géothermie. L´utilisation de la chaleur terrestre. Suisse énergie.
Spanish Association for the Energetic Valuation of Biomass (Avebiom). Available at: www.avebiom.org
Directive 92/42/EEC of the European Parliament.
Directive 2004/8/CE of the European Parliament and Council dated 11 February 2004
EDEA Project: Development of Energy Efficiency in Architecture. Co-financed by the Life+07 Official
Announcement and executed by the Junta (Regional Government) of Extremadura.
www.gruponovaenergia.com
Renewable Energies Magazine. Available at: www.energias-renovables.com
inhabitat.com
Technical Guide for Efficient Lighting, Energy Foundation of the Community of Madrid. (Legal Deposit
M-39.822-2006)
www.microplusgermany.es
Technical Guide for Energy Efficiency in Lighting. Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy.
6.6. Content
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Cold and hot water installations
Heating systems
Cooling systems
Systems for the generation of electrical energy
Ventilation and air quality
Lighting
6.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
6.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.
7. Syllabus on: Improving of energy efficiency of flat roofs
7.1. Abstract
Buildings can lose a significant portion of energy through roofs, especially as heat rises. It is
important to insulate these roofs. This course gives an overview on the insulation of flat roofs:
the materials used, the devices and equipment that are necessary, and finally gives some rules
that should be followed when insulating a roof.
7.2. Pre-requisites
None.
7.3. Learning Outcomes
He/she will be able to:
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List the devices, tools and machines necessary in order to insulate a flat roof.
Describe different flat roof construction types
Have knowledge of the materials needed for waterproofing, and insulating against heat and moisture
when insulating a flat roof.
7.4. Instructional method: e-learning with distant support,
The course is given in the form of e-learning material, with question and answer sections.
7.5. Materials and textbooks
Website containing presentation, and the following online resources:
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Handbook on designing and make of roofs from roll bitumen materials of the company “TechnoNIKOL”
– http://www.tn.ru;
Savov R., Nazurski D. 2006. “Energy efficiency; Heat insulating systems of buildings.”, АВС Technicа
Advertising booklets of “FIBRAN”, “AUSTROTHERM”, “ISOVER”, “URSA”, “SIKA”, “ONDULINE”
7.6. Content
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Architectural solutions for a flat roof, and the engineering procedure for laying a roof insulation system
Required materials
Required devices, tools and machines
Rules for laying roof insulation systems
7.7. Teaching
The Moodle learning environment will be used to teach the participants, where they will find the
document containing information and exercises.
7.8. Assessment
The participants will be assessed online after the course using an interactive questionnaire. This
will also be available on the Moodle learning environment.