4 ECTS credits
100 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4017568FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
1. Introduction to radiometry and photometry: using some definitions and exercises
2. Light and the visual environment: using practical examples (including yours)
3. Light and visual comfort: using recent research in the field
4. Light and simulations: using the software Dialux Evo
5. Lamp technology and energy efficiency
6. Optical Techniques in Luminaire Design: Reflector material, light-technical properties
7. Management of the Lighting Installation: aspects of automation and domotics
8. Guidelines, Rules, Directives and Standards: European Government Policies and Trends
9. Study of visual environments
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It concerns a specialised course in light and lighting oriented towards the transfer of knowledge and the learning and developing of skills. This course is tuned to the degree of Master of Science in Architectural Engineering. The objective is to acquire insight in lighting applications within the architectural design and to be able to reflect on the matter.
A good knowledge of the basic concepts and the basic laws of illuminating engineering is indispensable. Apart from the design and calculation methods for interior and exterior lighting applications and domotics, the student should show distinct ability to relate theory to practical architectural examples. Insight into the subject of lighting as well as thinking and reflecting upon the matter is of extreme importance !
The link with the research in light and lighting is explicitely present.
The content is contributing to the realisation of the objectives and competences of the Master of Science in Architectonical Engineering.
-The 'Master of Science in Engineering Science : Architecture' training programme is designed to train people duly capable of practising architecture and technology, in a professional as well as academic context.
-The training programme is academic in nature which means it is characterised by an inherently close relationship with scientific research in the related fields of discipline and the professional field of practise. This is what is referred to as 'designing research' in short. The intended training is to admit students to a wide range of career profiles in architectural practise; i.e. architectonic and constructive design, construction management, project supervisor, consultant, staff member or executive roles in consultancy agencies, the administration of constructed heritage, assessment and policy relating to built up space.
-Specifically, the 'Master of Science in Engineering Science : 'Architecture' training programme endeavours to offer students an advanced level of knowledge and competence that is particular to the scientific methods of operation in general and the domain of engineering and architectural science in particular, the acquisition of a broad-based scientific training in the creative and intentional application of the basic sciences, engineering science and architectural science; to integrate these as well as to refine a 'lifelong learning' attitude in students and to develop general skills in the areas of communication (including graphics and language skills), social skills (group work and social awareness), scientific skills (reasoning skills, critical reflection and logical thinking) and professional skills (organisation and management, people management skills, problem-solving skills, delegating …).
-The central objective is to enable the reciprocal influencing of an architectonic versus construction-technical culture by way of the architectonic design; an architectonic design which for one thing manages to solve concrete problems whilst by the same token asserting new disciplinary questions.
-The student has evident knowledge and insight in lighting and domotics, based on the Bachelor level which are deepened and has also the basis for delivering an original contribution in developing ideas in a research context.
-The student is able to apply knowledge and insight in lighting by problem solving within a broader context.
- The student is able to formulate an opinion on basis of limited information.
- The student is able to communicate clearly conclusions, the knowledge and the considerations on the basis of these, towards a specialised and a non-specialised audience.
- The student has the competences to start a follow-up study with selfregulating and autonomous character.
The competences are fully congruent with the so-called 'Dublin' descriptors :
x Acquired Knowledge and Insight [K&I] :
-Using sophisticated simulation programs [maK&I-SIMULATION];
-Having a thorough technical knowledge and being able to develop details that incorporate architectonic and constructive elements [maK&I-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT];
-Having knowledge and insight into the 'visual environment and domotics' as an element of building physics, building and installation techniques [maK&I-BUILDING PHYSICS];
-Having insight in regulations, procedures, agencies etc. that play a role in the translation of a concept into a real building; have thorough knowledge of the norms applicable in the field of lighting and domotics; consulting, understanding and applying foreign standards [maK&I-NORMS AND LEGISLATION];
-Knowing the instruments which are used to design and evaluate sustainable buildings (LCA (life cycle analysis), energy performances, comfort requirements…) [maK&I-SUSTAINABLE];
-Knowing research methods commonly used in architecture for solving research questions [maK&I-RESEARCH].
x The ability to Apply Knowledge and Insight [AK&I] :
-Providing a morphologically, spatially, functionally, contextually and/or technically appropriate answer to a formulated question [maAK&I-PROBLEM SOLVING];
-Giving form to an overall concept and convert it to a real project; using knowledge with regard to lighting and domotics in one’s own project; applying knowledge and design insights in such a way that a deep interest and a professional approach becomes clear [maAK&I-DESIGN];
-Thinking in a multidisciplinary way, anchoring the project within several other fields, using integrative thinking in a multidisciplinary team [maAK&I-MULTIDISCIPLINARY];
-Designing installations for lighting and domotics, dimensioning, renovating and elaborating safe, user friendly and sustainable details based on an adequate knowledge of implementation methods [maAK&I-CONSTRUCTIONS];
-To be able to incorporate sustainability aspects [maAK&I-SUSTAINABLE].
x The Elaboration of founded Judgements [EJ] :
-First analysing before taking definite design decisions, justifying the taken steps [maEJ-ANALYSIS];
-Having insight in the role of the architect and the engineer in the society and taking into account social factors; treating the social context of building [maEJ-SOCIAL];
-Being able to evaluate a project [maEJ-EVALUATION].
x Clear COMmunication [COM] :
-Communicating, both orally and in writing, with representatives of other disciplines in the design and construction process, and this by means of several communication methods [maCOM-ORAL, maCOM-WRITTEN, maCOM-GRAPHIC];
-Taking into account the education cooperation with the ULB (BRUFACE) and the research reality (communication mostly in English): discussing with colleagues in the French and English language [maCOM-LANGUAGES];
-Mastering digital 3D design- and presentation techniques [maCOM-PRESENTATION];
-Taking the role of responsible engineer and architect for larger projects [maCOM-DIRECT].
x Specific Learning Skills [LS] :
-For a vast project cooperating with students with a different speciality and/or approach [maLS-TEAMWORK];
-Assimilating rapidly and efficiently new (research) fields, theories and techniques related to architectural and engineering sciences; finding adequate solutions for the formulated questions; performing steps in one’s own learning process to reach self consciousness and development; gaining profound expertise in the field of architecture, engineering and associated activities [maLS-LIFE LONG LEARING, maLS-INDEPENDENT WORK];
-Detecting gaps in current knowledge and subjects for further research; being able by means of own research to broaden one’s own knowledge and to deepen and develop new ideas [maLS-RESEARCH].
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Presentation determines 50% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The exam consits of project work (50%) and an oral exam (50%).
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Architectural Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: default