Architecture - Environmental Systems I

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This introductory course addresses human needs and comfort in relation to the natural and man-made environments. Specific topics include: climate and weather, environmental health, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, passive and active systems and design strategies for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning, building acoustics, mechanical noise control, and building management systems. This course is offered at the 500 and 700 levels with additional assignments at the 700 level. Not open to students with credit in ARCH 730. Prerequisite: PHSX 114 and must be current student in the M.Arch Track I (5 year), B.A. Arch Studies, or B.S. Interior Architecture degrees.