Building Engineering Systems
Develop knowledge and understanding of the interactions between a building and its internal and external environments and hence develop an awareness of the physical and personal requirements for thermal and environmental comfort leading to a healthy working environment.
Provide students with a fundamental understanding of the principles involved in building heat transfer, occupant thermal comfort, illumination and acoustics.
To explore the need for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services within the building envelope and develop an understanding of typical Building Services systems technology.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the wide spectrum of H.V.A.C. Engineering Services available for installation in today’s buildings and their impact on sustainability, health and safety.
Develop an ability to appraise and critically analyse the choices available to the engineer when selecting systems to meet a services specification.
Word count/ duration (if applicable)
Your assessment should be presented as a formal fully referenced report with a strict word count of 2000 words.