ARH 605 Graduate Design Technology: Environmental Controls & Building Systems

Course Description

Learn the fundamental concepts of heating, cooling, plumbing, and ventilation in buildings to conserve our valuable natural resources. You’ll integrate environmental control systems with architectural design to increase human comfort and make evidence-based decisions using building performance simulation tools.

Prerequisite: ARH 619, ARH 613, ARH 609, ARH 608, ARH 604 (ARH 605 must be taken concurrently with ARH 619)

Software: Rhino, Revit, Autodesk Forma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Climate Consultant, Climate Studio

Physical Model Making: No

Course Learning Outcome

As a result of successfully completing this course, students…

• Will be able to:

  • Articulate the importance of related professional disciplines in the process of design.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and acoustical for a building.
  • Relate systems into building design and construction.
  • Make an educated design decision based on their understanding of the inter-connectedness of climate, building shape, occupant comfort, thermal envelope, conditioning systems, lighting systems, acoustics, and whole building energy consumption.