Course overview
This course will demonstrate the physical principles used in the design and management of buildings to create environmentally suitable and sustainable conditions, including the following: Psychrometry and thermal comfort. Admission and exclusion of solar radiation. Resultant temperature, design heat loss/gain, natural ventilation and thermal insulation. Thermal modelling software. Energy efficiency, life cycle energy concepts, greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental considerations. Introduction to natural lighting design methods. Control of noise. Noise annoyance and the community. Water-efficient and water-resilient design. Relevant content of the National Construction Code, and of Green Star Design and As-built.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply climate parameters for maximum thermal comfort and minimum energy consumption in buildings.
- Apply engineering principles to the passive design of environmentally suitable and sustainable conditions.
- Understand the design of natural lighting and natural ventilation systems.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, concepts in sustainability in construction.