4.401 Introduction to Building Technology Instructor: Marilyne Andersen
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4.401 Introduction to Building Technology Instructor: Marilyne Andersen Spring 2006 - 08/02/06 Course learning objectives Identify the environmental elements applying to buildings Recognize our human needs relating to buildings Propose ways to control the building’s response to the outside environment Select the adequate design and materials for a given building configuration Course contents Thermal aspects of a building Outside environment and human needs Heat and air flow Humid air and thermal comfort Passive heating and cooling Thermal insulation Condensation and moisture Active heating, HVAC Thermal balance Course contents Thermal aspects of a building Lighting aspects of a building Physics of light, photometry Vision and colors, visual comfort Design methods for sunlight and daylight Case studies and window materials Electric lighting Course contents Thermal aspects of a building Lighting aspects of a building Acoustic aspects of a building Sound and hearing Sound insulation Room acoustics Course contents Thermal aspects of a building Lighting aspects of a building Acoustic aspects of a building Construction methods Foundations Wood Steel Masonry and concrete Assignments Participation and homework 40% problem sets, reading assignments building analyses In-class quizzes 30% March 22, May 10 1h30’ Design project 30% selection of building 3 parts: thermal balance, lighting and acoustic analysis, proposal for a relocation of the building in a different climate teams of 2 short written reports (3-5 pages) fir e Controls thermal qualities of surfaces Keeps out water Controls entry of living creatures P su rov rfa id ce es Pro s us of vid ef co es ul mm ch a un nn ica els tio Prov n i d conc es ener entrate gy d y ac iv um l pr tim ua op vis es d id an ov g Pr ein m se ptimu ides o Prov ng and cy heari stic priva acou Co humntro idi ls ty Co of nt air rol sf lo w s videral o r P ctu stru port sup Figure by MIT OCW. Prov clean ides wate r Re rec mo yc ve les s a wa nd ste s ned Ad movjusts to eme nt ols l r t n a Co erm tion th dia ir ra ls a re o r t Con peratu tem t ls intai Is ma ro uil nt ts b choice of materials … ÅÆ thermal properties acoustics lighting … ÅÆ wiring, piping … ÅÆ structural resistance, fire protection, maintenance … Co Ge Any design decision has repercussions on many other issues Provides clean air Building functions as an integrated system
