There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module is to educate the students on the importance of building services design. The module covers the heat transfer, noise and vibration breakout, lighting design, controls operations, thermal comfort and solar gain and ventilation in residential and non-residential buildings. This module covers various aspects related to environmental comfort in terms of design, predictions of expected performance, calculations of U-values of different structures. Standards and guidance’s that regulate the environmental comfort are highlighted. Building visit and guest lecture are included into the scope of study.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the relevant factors involved in energy balance, thermal and overall comfort in buildings.

LO2: Evaluate the performance of building elements and buildings in respect of environmental performance.

LO3: Apply design principles relating to servicing of commercial and industrial buildings.

LO4: Appreciate the legislative factors affecting building services.