Cyprus International University Course Portal

Need of energy in buildings. Role of building design and building services to evaluate the energy performance in buildings. Study of climate and its influence in building design for energy requirements. Heat gain and heal loss phenomenon of buildings. Role of building enclosures, openings and materials in thermal environment. Basic principles of light and daylight. Energy efficient light design of buildings. Daylight design of buildings. Design for visual environment.

This course covers an overview of energy policies and policy instruments that facilitate investment in renewable
energy technologies and increased energy efficiency; student case study analysis of various successful and
unsuccessful policy options that have been implemented. Valuation methods for assessing the economic and
environmental importance of renewable energy and potential impacts of different policy alternatives and options;
benefit to cost analysis of various renewable energy choices and increased energy security; models used to assess
various implications of alternative energy futures or scenarios.

The aim of this course is to develop students' ability to critically assess energy performance, design sustainable energy solutions, and integrate environmental policies into engineering decisions. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will gain the skills necessary to address contemporary challenges in energy and environmental engineering, contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection.