Base Knowledge
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Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical lessons: lectures and case-studies presentation.
Practical and laboratory lessons: group work, applied research and laboratory work with modules configuration.
Continuous evaluation: written assignment, oral presentation, class participation and attendance (75%); global test
(25%).
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 convenience.
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; the ETS software. Services in intelligent buildings. Structured cabling projects. Open systems. Future
and present of intelligent buildings. Implementation of small installations in home automation.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
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