CE761. Special Topics in Building Technology (ects: 4) Special Topics in Building Technology deals with the details of the construction of a building, e.g. the materials related to the energy performance, the heat balance of buildings, energy savings and passive protection included, and the fire protection and the related materials. Additionally, the frames and in general the exterior surface of a building is examined in-depth. As result of this course students will be able to: - Know and understand the energy and thermal balance of buildings and the involved key parameters. - Propose solutions to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. - Be aware, evaluate and propose solutions for passive fire protection of buildings. - Know the construction details for all component of the exterior surface of a building.