ARH 605 Graduate Design Technology: Environmental Controls & Building Systems

ARH 605 Graduate Design Technology: Environmental Controls & Building Systems

 

Course Description

Investigate the critical relationship between energy and the built environment. Make educated design decisions considering the inter-connectedness of climate, building shape, occupant comfort, thermal envelope, conditioning systems, lighting systems, acoustics, and building energy consumption.

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.