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CIVENG 4BP4

Building Science

Undergraduate

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.
    5th edition · recommended
  • Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, J.F. Krieder, P.S. Curtiss and A. Rabl, 2nd edition, New York: McGraw Hill, 2002.
    2nd edition · recommended
  • Energy Audit of Building Systems: An Engineering Approach, M. Karti, CRC Press, 2000.
    recommended
  • Building Science: Concepts and Application, 1st Edition, Jens Pohl, John Wiley & Sons
    1st Edition · recommended
  • 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:
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