Arch 574: Building Performance Simulation for Integrated Design


3 credits
Prereq: NONE

This course focuses on design decisions that impact energy, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort with a strong emphasis on building simulation tools. This course provides students with the understanding of the nature of building thermal comfort, building envelope behavior, ventilation requirements, indoor air quality, passive cooling systems, energy conservation, and the importance of iterative building simulation in achieving high performance buildings.

Professor:

Dr. Ery Djunaedy, IDL