CIVENG 4BP4
Building Science
Fall 2025
Topics
- Building science theory
- Heat
- Air and moisture transfer
- Building envelope
- Building systems
- Energy consumption
- Sustainability considerations
- LEED design
Readings
- Mechanical Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, F.R. Dagostino and J.B. Wjuek, 5th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.
- Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, J.F. Krieder, P.S. Curtiss and A. Rabl, 2nd edition, New York: McGraw Hill, 2002.
- Energy Audit of Building Systems: An Engineering Approach, M. Karti, CRC Press, 2000.
- Building Science: Concepts and Application, 1st Edition, Jens Pohl, John Wiley & Sons
- Material It is not necessary to purchase a textbook to follow the course, as notes will be provided. Students are encouraged to find their own self-study materials. Useful reading material includes:
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Campus Store (short title) ↗
- Academic calendar ↗
- Campus Store reading list ↗Fall 2025
- Course outline / syllabus ↗Fall 2025
- Lecture/course notes (provided through Avenue to Learn)