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