Course Contents

he general theme of this course is the introduction to the HVAC systems and lighting systems. The course will enable the students to understand the MEP and lighting criteria, basic load calculations, their types and installation provisions that are to be included within their designs for the designated consultants for their proceedings. The students will learn the applications of different HVAC and lighting systems so they can recommend a proper solution in terms of performance, requirement and energy efficiency to their clients. Course Outline : Introduction to Indigenous , Vernacular And Intelligent Buildings, Introduction to HVAC system, Vocabulary of HVAC system, Calculation of heat loads in a building, Ventilation strategies in a building, Air handling unit, Lecture by HVAC expert on the HVAC design of multi-purpose buildings ,Introduction to Artificial Lighting In Buildings, Day lighting strategies in buildings, Lighting layout of residential buildings , Lighting layout of health care unit and Electrical Distribution In Buildings

Course Synopsis

This course is intended to direct students to design of services in a building. They will be exposed to the initial steps of project scheme ,division of building into core and shells as per the design requirements, sketch the basic plan / concept, provisions for service area in the building for HVAC , inspection of the appropriate wind flow allowed through the windows on the software, Locating and adjusting the window to wall ratio according to the wind and sun direction for a better indoor environment, Development of Technical drawings (symbols for HVAC), Development of Technical drawings (symbols used for different types of lights ) and Planning layouts of the rooms according the air vents and lights for creating an appropriate ambience according to the function of the room.

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of course , the students will be able to work through the design process involving the building services, their prerequisites and the provisions required for any future working. They will be able to explain the technical aspects of their design decisions and the thumb rules to follow in the initial design process. The site visit with a specialist from the field will enable them to see the site practices and observe the systems more closely. The assignments and case study project will help them to develop their technical understanding. At the end of this module, the students will be equipped enough to analyze and work on the layouts in correspondence to the building services. The assignments, site visits , case study project , presentation and numerical work will improve the technical skills of the under graduates.