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CIV_ENV 388-1: Building Science 1


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Prerequisites

Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics

Description

The course is the first of a two-part series focusing on Building Science. This course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge of the physics related to buildings, focusing on heat and mass transfer, moisture, and the energy consumed in buildings to guarantee the comfort of their occupants.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the environmental parameters and the building components features that affect the energy consumption of a building
  • Describe the heat and mass transfer through building assemblies
  • Calculate the peak load of an enclosed space
  • Calculate the annual energy consumption of a building

 Attending the second part of the course is not compulsory but strongly encouraged.

 

Suggested textbook

 

Pinterić, M. (2017). Building Physics: From physical principles to international standards, 1st edition, Elsevier. (Available online through Northwestern library)

 
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