Academic Catalog

ARCH381 ENVIRONMENTAL AND BUILDING SYSTEMS

Course Code: 1200381
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 4.0
Department: Architecture
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer LEVENT TOSUN
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 1200282
The course set above should be completed before taking ARCH381 ENVIRONMENTAL AND BUILDING SYSTEMS .

Course Content

Creation of basic understanding of issues related to mechanical services in buildings; the requirements related to installation. operation and maintenance of such equipment. technical drawings of such systems. relations with architectural design. Sanitary Services; water supply. storage and distribution. piping. pressurizing. hot water supply. solar heating. waste water systems. fixture and layout planning. HVAC Services; environmental comfort and insulation. heating and cooling loads. heating. ventilating and air conditioning systems. equipment.