ARCH 425 Environmental Systems
Human comfort, climate analysis, passive and active systems, heating and cooling, daylighting, and acoustics are reviewed. The survey, with a special emphasis on sustainable design, provides an understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application and performance of building systems including heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; electrical and plumbing distribution systems; lighting, acoustical, energy, waste, fire protection, security and hazardous material systems. Lecture, three hours a week. Prerequisite: ENVT 220, Environmental Studies