EDAD 620 - Advanced Mechanical Systems

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Description:

Mechanical systems from domestic to tall buildings are introduced in the context of declining energy supplies and increasing global pollution. Sustainable and low energy systems for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing and lighting for new and retrofit applications are contrasted with traditional systems, and selections of architectural design and landscape elements which support sustainable systems are covered. Students estimate heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, electrical, elevator, sewage and pure water loads and gain some understanding of how handling these loads affects the space and layout of buildings and what sort of collaboration with engineers is to be expected. The principles of operation and code standards for the various environmental control systems are explained, together with current costs and expected maintenance requirements. Issues of energy source availability, safety, pollution, storage and delivery are discussed from a local and global perspective. Field trips to local "green" buildings demonstrate the use of currently available lower energy systems. Prerequisites: Arch. Structures I, II, III & IV Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental required

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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