Research Methods in Building Sciences

3 credits · Graduate

This class provides training in research skills and critical thinking in the field of Architecture, Building Science, Engineering with a focus on energy use, indoor environmental quality, and human well-being. Readings will cover both building science and technology theory and research methods, and classes will be organized around a series of individual and group homework. Topics will include literature review, design of experiments/simulations, physical measurements, post-occupancy evaluation, statistical analysis, data visualization, and spreading of scientific results.