From 11 to 18 September, the 10^th DYNASTEE Summer School on Dynamic methods for whole building energy assessment was organised by INIVE-DYNASTEE and PSA-CIEMAT in collaboration with Solar Energy Research Centre CIESOL in Almería, Spain. Most of the participants were PhD students with building physics and engineering backgrounds. Six lecturers addressed, in 14 presentations, different topics on building physics, mathematics and statistics, application of modelling techniques and the use of two software tools; LORD and CTSM-R.

The aim of the DYNASTEE Summer School is to disseminate the necessary knowledge and tools to achieve reliable in-situ dynamic testing and data analysis methods that can be used to characterize and label the effective energy performance of building components and whole buildings. Participants were provided with several high-quality datasets to gain experience in the application of different static and dynamic methods and models.

Feedback from two participants:

“The summer school DYNASTEE was an excellent opportunity for me to learn more about building energy performance assessment. I particularly appreciated the method of combining lectures with practical exercises, which provided a balanced approach between theory and practice. I deepened my knowledge of data analysis through the in-situ data shared during the courses, as well as the comprehensive set of articles and documentation. Additionally, I gained valuable insights into using statistical methods to evaluate the Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC) from real experimental data. The introduction to continuous time analysis techniques with CTSM-R further enhanced my understanding of complex building processes. I also appreciated the organization by Maria and Hans, with breaks that facilitated knowledge exchange between participants and instructors. This allowed us to engage with researchers from various institutions. The inclusion of social activities, such as the guided tour of Almería, enriched the experience, providing historical insights about the city, while the dinner offered an enjoyable opportunity to explore the local cuisine. I also keep in mind Hans’ key advice: knowing the objective of our study is crucial, as it helps us to find our own method to solve the problem.”

Loubna Ait Lahsen is a PhD student at ENTP in Lyon, France.

“The DYNASTEE school was a good training choice at the right time for me. As a PhD student who works on heat transfer through adaptive façade building, it was necessary to understand first how static façade models work, and here comes the role of RC modelling using LORD. Considering that I will use an outdoor test experiment, the presentations that showed the experiment of the Round Robin box and the recommendations regarding measurement method were really helpful for me since I was in the early stages of developing protocols for similar experiment box. Overall, I found the training engaging and interactive, making it an outstanding and valuable learning experience!”

Asmae Moutaoikil, is a PhD student at The Institute of Mechanics and Engineering (I2M) at the Bordeaux University.