Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR40280: Building environmental engineering |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| EX 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take AR20004 and take AR40279 |
| Description: | Aims: To enable the design of Building Environmental Systems. Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this unit the successful student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: * the techniques available to design various building environmental systems; * the various types of Building Services Systems that are used to promote comfortable environmental conditions within a building; * a systematic understanding of this knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice; * conceptual understanding of building environmental performance that enables the student to evaluate critically current practice and new developments, and propose new solutions; * an ability to deal with complex building environmental issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly. Skills: Detailed analytical and design skills. Content: The link between building physics, comfort, and control of artificial and passive systems. The balance between comfort and energy efficiency. Active and passive ventilation systems, heating systems. Small Power control and metering; integration of other systems such Access Control, CCTV etc. into intelligent low energy buildings; BMS systems. Integration of building services with architecture and structure. Influence of architectural and structural design on energy performance of buildings. |