ARCH 537: Environmental Control Systems II

Course Description

This course investigates the control of thermal and luminous environments with an emphasis on active means of controls and building envelope design. Specific topics include: heating and cooling load and energy calculations; primary (boilers, chillers, etc.) and secondary (comfort delivery) mechanical systems; indoor air quality; energy, lighting, and daylighting codes and metrics; electric lighting properties, selection, design, and calculations; advanced daylighting strategies and calculations; visual comfort assessment; curtain wall and masonry systems; and rain screen principles. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ARCH 434 or consent of instructor.