Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR50349: Natural ventilation in buildings |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Academic Year | |
| Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: 1. To develop a comprehensive knowledge of advanced principles and role of NV in buildings. 2.To develop a critical awareness of the architectural consequences of NV on building design. 3. To comprehensively explore the latest techniques, strategies and experiences of NV in buildings. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Comprehensively understand advanced principles and practices of NV 2. Select and systematically employ appropriate and advanced NV strategies to different building types and complex contexts 3. Creatively integrate these with other passive design strategies 4. Critically evaluate the NV performance of design options 5. Systematically diagnose the NV performance of existing buildings and recommend sound retrofit solutions if necessary. Skills: 1. Independent research and clear communication of design information and analysis in writing. 2. Ability to apply advanced Natural Ventilation concepts in the design and detailing of buildings. 3. Ability to critically diagnose the Natural Ventilation performance of existing buildings. Content: * Natural ventilation, air quality and indoor climate * Driving forces of Natural Ventilation * Application of Natural Ventilation * Building design for Natural ventilation * Detail design for Natural ventilation * Analysis/Design tools * Regulation requirements * Control/management in use * Evaluation/Diagnostic tools & techniques * Mixed mode - Integration of Natural with Mechanical Ventilation * Natural ventilation and Mixed Mode ventilation case studies. |