Course Description

The course involves the study of human comfort, environmental conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical systems, and lighting technology. Each segment emphasizes fundamental principles, examples of applications in buildings, code requirements, and the integration of these systems into a current studio project. The structure of the course generally follows the design development of a building in the student's current curriculum, which gives the student a framework for exploring, discussing and testing the possibilities and requirements for building environmental and support systems. Class meets twice a week in lecture/work/discussion sessions. Included are the following topics:

? Fundamental thermal principles, human comfort, psychrometrics, energy conscious design.

? Climate analysis and climate influence on building energy consumption.

? Thermal performance of building envelope materials energy code requirements.

? Ventilation, building heat loss and cooling demand analyses.

? HVAC system materials, components, applications and selection.

? Energy sources and economics.

? Renewable energy systems and emerging technologies.

? Artificial lighting fundamentals.

Requirements

It is intended that class sessions serve as an introduction to many topics and an open forum for discussing and applying these topics. Attendance at all classes is required and the student is expected to come prepared. Homework is to be completed before class on the day due indicated on the schedule. The student will generate several products during the semester, and complete a mid-term and final exam. Work will be reviewed throughout the semester - critical points are timed to coincide with design/studio project reviews. 35% of the semester grade goes to weekly work, 35% to the final product, and 30% to exams.

Readings

Class Text: Environmental Control Systems: heating cooling lighting, 2004 (v3.0), Moore. [required text, on-line]. $4 per student payable to instructor who reimburses author - due at first class meeting.