Course Description
This course concentrates on defining the mechanical and electrical (active) techniques available to architects and constructors for integrating thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and life safety into the built form. The course is comprised of three interrelated sections covering: 1) Heating, cooling, and lighting, 2) Environmental analysis and simulation (Climate Studio), and 3) Case studies on integrated design. Teaching will occur through lectures, readings, essays, case studies, and software tutorials – where students learn techniques of visualizing environmental data (thermal and lighting).
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a basic understanding of mechanical systems
- Develop a basic understanding of lighting systems
- Develop an awareness of active building systems in order to make informed design judgements regarding their appropriateness, performance, energy efficiency and sustainability
NAAB Criteria
- PC.3 – Ecological Literacy and Responsibility
- SC.1 – Health, Safety and Welfare in the Built Environment
- SC.4 – Technical Knowledge
- SC.5 – Design Synthesis
- SC.6 – Building Integration
ARC 3723 