This course will introduce you to the science of building design and construction. You will develop your knowledge of building design principles and how design and actual construction impacts on building performance. The focus of the course is on how buildings interact with the environment.

Topics covered include:

• Thermal comfort and climate
• Ventilation and indoor air quality
• Passive and active environmental controls
• Natural and artificial lighting
• Acoustics
• Energy
• Water
• Materials and wastes
• Building Performance Evaluation