Building Energy Systems

Education facts

Code: ETA013

After completion of the course the student shall be able to Knowledge and understanding 1. present various technical installations for air-conditioning of buildings 2. present the basic concepts of building energy systems 3. present different principles for the transport of heat, moisture, and air through the building envelope 4. describe basic concepts of indoor climate Competence and skills 5. analyse and dimension technical installations for air-conditioning of buildings 6. analyse and design energy-efficient buildings 7. plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake a project within predetermined time frames 8. in writing report clearly their project work and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based Judgement and approach 9. make assessments informed by disciplinary issues related to the course content 10. make assessments informed by social issues related to the course content.

Entry requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree in technology or natural sciences of at least 180 credits, or equivalent foreign degree with at least 12 credits of which in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, or equivalent knowledge English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course 6/B

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Building Energy Systems

  University of Gävle

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %