Course overview
This course will develop students’ comprehensive understanding of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire service systems within buildings, encompassing their operations and environmental impacts.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the operational dynamics of building service systems, encompassing water, power, and drainage systems, and analyse the factors influencing their integration with public infrastructure
- Analyse the factors influencing building performance, such as lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality, to optimise occupants’ satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Analyse the interactions between various building services, considering their environmental implications and the potential for sustainable integration
- Explore the implications of building services on construction planning and project management, considering diverse project types and delivery methods, and integrating environmental considerations into decision-making processes
- Identify key cost drivers in building service delivery and assess their impact on Total Building Performance, integrating cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solutions
- Discuss the interplay between building service systems, building performance, environmental considerations, and cost implications of services, and formulate strategies to achieve optimal building performance while minimising environmental impact
Degree list
The following degrees include this course