This course introduces students to practical approaches in building physics. Emphasis is placed on understanding construction requirements and their application in design, focusing on real-world needs. The goal is to prepare students to independently evaluate and design building structures from the perspective of thermal performance, acoustics, and lighting.

Exercise Outline:

• Introduction to the course, goals, rules, project selection, software overview

• Selection and consultation of critical details; steady-state analysis of construction sections

• Multidimensional temperature field – steady-state

• Transient evaluation of selected building parts

• Presentation of thermal performance results, discussion

• Analysis of noise and vibration sources

• Sound insulation study

• Acoustic study

• Presentation of acoustic results, discussion

• Daylighting and sunlighting of interiors

• Impact assessment on surroundings

• Presentation of daylighting results, discussion

• Final project presentation and evaluation

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge

Understands principles of building physics (thermal performance, acoustics, daylight).

Familiar with laws and standards (ČSN, decrees, etc.).

Knows evaluation procedures for thermal protection, acoustic comfort, and indoor environment quality.

Understands simulation tools for thermal, moisture, acoustic, and daylighting performance.

Understands the relationship between design and physical properties.

• Skills

Can perform basic building physics assessments.

Identifies critical construction details.

Designs improvements for energy, acoustic, and lighting performance.

Uses simulation tools independently.

Interprets and applies analysis results in design.

• Competences

Designs and evaluates construction solutions independently.

Proposes construction modifications to meet physical parameters.

Communicates results effectively.

Collaborates on integrated project teams.

Adapts to new trends in building physics and sustainable design.