Base Knowledge
Nothing to report.
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes: expository sessions with interaction between teacher and students. Case-studies presentation.
Practical classes: sessions of information research, followed by analysis and synthesis. Laboratory work, work group and
applied research. Practical applications through the configuration of modules used in building automation.
Learning Results
The main aims of this course unit are:
To familiarize students with the concepts in design, automatization and supervision of buildings in residential and commercial
sectors.
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To know how to develop projects of automation in buildings.
To choose the best options and solutions for a rational use of energy in buildings and increase the occupants comfort and
commodity.
Program
Concepts and Objectives of Intelligent Buildings and Home Automation.
Intelligent Buildings and Inmótica.
Development of Automation Systems for Buildings in Terms of Technology and Systems Architecture.
Techniques of Energy Management in Buildings: Architecture and the Sun; Efficient Lighting; Efficient HVAC.
Integrated Project of Buildings.
Solutions for Applications in Home Automation and Intelligent Buildings: The X10 Technology; The Active Home Pro Software;
The KNX/EIB Technology; Applying KNX/EIB Technology; Addressing in the KNX/EIB Technology.
Services in Intelligent Buildings.
Structured Cabling Projects.
Open Systems.
Future and Present of Intelligent Buildings.
IoT and Buildings Automation.
Implementation of Small Installations in Home Automation.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Recommended Bibliography (All documents, brochures, will be made available on the NONIO platform):
“Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings”, ASHRAE.
“Conceitos Bioclimáticos para os Edifícios em Portugal”, Hélder Gonçalves e João Mariz Graça.
“ActiveHome Pro, Owner’s Manual”, Marmitek.
“KNX Handbook for Home and Building Control”, KNX Association.
“Light’s Labour’s Lost”, IEA.
“A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling”, Energy Star.
“Building Services Handbook”, Elsevier.
“European Standards Reference Guide”, ANIXTER.
“Manual ITED, 3ª Edição”, ANACOM.
“Investigating Open Systems”, STRATA.
“Open Systems Design Guide”, ECHELON.
Various documents to be provided by the teacher throughout the semester.