ARCH 3480: Building Science and Technology IV
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ARCH 3470, ARCH 3470L; concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3480L
Fourth course in a sequence focused on architectural building technologies. Lectures and labs cover: ability to demonstrate active environmental HVAC control systems design, use and design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, transportation, and conveying systems and subsystems, constructed building assemblies and details (building envelope details for waterproofing and enclosure, advanced material properties, costs, and serviceability), and structural design for multi-story structures (design and documenting various framing patterns, integration with other building systems, and lateral stability strategies for wind and seismic) to understand the impact of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare at building scales and to assess those technologies against performance objectives of projects.
(Typically Offered: Spring)