Building Systems for Designers: The Building and Its Environment

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Describe how natural environmental patterns affect the building envelope Identify energy resources and discuss the necessity of incorporating renewable energy for environmental sustainability List sustainable design strategies including setting sustainability goals with clients incorporating the LEED system in building design and using energy efficient Energy Star products in construction Describe how building site conditions affect building structure supply and retention of water collection and retention of heat ventilation exposure to fire and level of noise Discuss the building envelope and its dynamic relationship between the building interior and outdoor environment List the implications of energy conservation on a buildings form including designing for specific functions designing space between floors and ceilings and service cores Discuss the responsibilities of a design team and the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to revolutionize the building design process Describe how building systems are designed to meet human biology including the need to maintain thermal equilibrium the effects of heat and cold and required visual and acoustic comfort Explain the purpose of building codes standards and regulations to ensure the health safety and welfare of the public