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A Method to Introduce Building Performance Simulation to Beginners

Gentile, Niko LU ; Kanters, Jouri LU and Davidsson, Henrik LU (2020) 16th IBPSA In Energies 13(8).
Abstract
Competence in performing Building Performance Simulations (BPS) is a fundamental asset for an energy specialist. However, teaching BPS to new students can be challenging, often due to the overwhelming capabilities of the software. The consequences for students are frustration and lack of confidence using the software, dividing group work based on previous expertise and, most
importantly, the inability to predict and critically analyse results due to the superficial understanding of simulations. This paper presents and evaluates a simple method named ‘control method’ which is intended to introduce BPS in classes where students have a limited experience working with BPS, significantly dierent educational backgrounds, and where the time... (More)
Competence in performing Building Performance Simulations (BPS) is a fundamental asset for an energy specialist. However, teaching BPS to new students can be challenging, often due to the overwhelming capabilities of the software. The consequences for students are frustration and lack of confidence using the software, dividing group work based on previous expertise and, most
importantly, the inability to predict and critically analyse results due to the superficial understanding of simulations. This paper presents and evaluates a simple method named ‘control method’ which is intended to introduce BPS in classes where students have a limited experience working with BPS, significantly dierent educational backgrounds, and where the time to teach BPS in class is limited. The method is built around the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes taxonomy. It aims to provide the students with a basic understanding of the input-output relationship between parameters, prompting the use of BPS independently during their individual study time. The application of the method is evaluated with two survey-based studies. The findings suggest that the method prompts higher level thinking in BPS and collaborative learning in groups. Further investigation is needed to verify if students’ ability to predict results is also increased. (Less)
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building performance simulation, bps, Energy and buildings, 3d modelling, visual programming, energy simulation, learning, teaching, SOLO taxonomy, pedagogy, Higher Education
categories
Higher Education
in
Energies
volume
13
issue
8
article number
1941
pages
15 pages
publisher
MDPI AG
conference name
16th IBPSA
conference location
Rome, Italy
conference dates
2019-09-02 - 2019-09-04
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  • scopus:85084078512
ISSN
1996-1073
DOI
10.3390/en13081941
language
English
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yes
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The method here presented was conceived and evaluated for the Master Programme in Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design at Lund University.
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  title        = {{A Method to Introduce Building Performance Simulation to Beginners}},
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