The programme is divided into four majors. Each one starts with a theoretical foundation, which is then built upon in interdisciplinary studies to broaden and deepen your understanding of the energy challenges facing our society.

The Sustainable Energy in Buildings and Built Environment major offers the theoretical basis and practical skills that are required in design projects and the development of novel technologies and services for energy-efficient buildings and community. The major offers advanced courses on the efficient use of energy in the fields of building technology and services as well as on the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The major includes courses of high-performing HVAC systems and indoor environmental quality. The major prepares students for current and future challenges in construction and building services engineers.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Major, the student will:

• Have an understanding of interdisciplinary aspects of energy efficiency
• Have an understanding of the methods to improve energy efficiency
• Be aware of how to utilize renewable energy sources in buildings
• Be able to optimize building systems and develop services to improve energy efficiency
• Have an understanding of how the entity of building design and HVAC system influences upon the indoor environment
• Have an understanding of design methods and appropriate simulation and optimization tools

Degree structure

The master’s degree (120 credits) consists of the major studies, elective studies and a master’s thesis.

Major studies (65 credts) consists of

15 cr of common studies shared by all majors of the Advanced Energy Solutions programme
15 cr of major-specific common studies
35 cr of advanced studies.

Common courses give the student a basic understanding of the field. Specialisation is built mainly through advanced studies, where students may choose courses from different topic groups. Topic groups within the Sustainable Energy in Buildings and Built Environment major are HVAC Technology, Building Engineering Services, and Building Technology and Energy.

Elective studies (25 credits) are chosen entirely by the student. The master’s thesis (30 credits) concludes the degree.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme are capable of acting as an expert of in at least one of the following areas: HVAC technology, building services engineering, building technology and energy.

Typical employers are engineering and consultant companies as well as universities and research institutes. Graduates will able to apply novel, adaptive and socially intelligent thinking and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration with well-trained project management skills for entrepreneurship initiatives concerning energy solutions.