ARCH 333 - Building Systems: Equipment for Buildings

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

ARCHITECTURE

Description:

Prerequisite: Junior standingThis course provides a basic study of the mechanical, sanitary, watersupply, sewage disposal, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, fireprotection and electrical equipment and systems used in buildings.The student learns the basics of active and passive heating, coolingand ventilating systems, load calculations, life safety ventilation,psychometrics, plumbing, storm drainage, fire protection systems,and electrical, energy codes and management with discussion ofenergy conservation and construction budgeting as well as M & Econstruction documents.Particular emphasis is given to systems integration. First is therecognition that buildings consist of seven component systems; spaceplanning, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (including fireprotection); enclosure, and fitments (fixtures and furniture). Secondis the need to consider these systems as early in the design process aspossible. Design considerations such as points of origin, generatingequipment, distribution devices, delivery mechanisms, control systemsand energy usage are studied. Sustainability is embedded in the natureof these subjects with a particular emphasis on energy conservationand efficient design practices. Where possible "rules of thumb" sizingand diagramming techniques are examined and technical designdevelopment are explored from the point of view of, energy efficiency,the architect's design and the engineering consultant's criteria.Classroom lectures, case studies (on hard and soft technologies) and afield trip are used to expand on the reading assignments and to providea general introduction and overview of the subject.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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