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401 Introduction to Building Technology

Instructor: Marilyne Andersen

Spring 2006 - 08/02/06

 Course learning objectives
Identify the environmental
elements applying to buildings
Recognize our human needs
relating to buildings
Propose ways to control the
building’s response to the
outside environment
Select the adequate design
and materials for a given
building configuration
 Course contents
Thermal aspects of a building
ƒ Outside environment and human needs
ƒ Heat and air flow
ƒ Humid air and thermal comfort
ƒ Passive heating and cooling
ƒ Thermal insulation
ƒ Condensation and moisture
ƒ Active heating, HVAC
ƒ Thermal balance
 Course contents
Thermal aspects of a building
Lighting aspects of a building
ƒ Physics of light, photometry
ƒ Vision and colors, visual comfort
ƒ Design methods for sunlight and daylight
ƒ Case studies and window materials
ƒ Electric lighting
 Course contents
Thermal aspects of a building
Lighting aspects of a building
Acoustic aspects of a building
ƒ Sound and hearing
ƒ Sound insulation
ƒ Room acoustics
 Course contents
Thermal aspects of a building
Lighting aspects of a building
Acoustic aspects of a building
Construction methods
ƒ Foundations
ƒ Wood
ƒ Steel
ƒ Masonry and concrete
 Assignments
Participation and homework 40%
ƒ problem sets, reading assignments
ƒ building analyses
In-class quizzes 30%
ƒ March 22, May 10
ƒ 1h30’
Design project 30%
ƒ selection of building
ƒ 3 parts: thermal balance, lighting and acoustic analysis, proposal
for a relocation of the building in a different climate
ƒ teams of 2
ƒ short written reports (3-5 pages)
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