Advanced Building Systems

3 units

The capstone course in the technology sequence. The course is comprised of a series of lectures related to technical theory, an analysis of technical precedent and an integration exercise. The lectures focus on structure and enclosure systems, active and passive climate control systems, natural and artificial lighting systems, mechanical and electrical services for buildings. During the first half of the course, students conduct the analysis of technical precedent in architecture exercise. Technical precedents will be analyzed relative to their performance characteristics and their relationship to other technologies in the building. During the second half of the semester, students conduct an integration exercise. Students will identify with the help of the instructor, a schematic design suitable for development. Technical systems will be selected based on architectural issues, performance characteristics and systems integration.