APPLICATIONS OF BUILDING CODES IN ARCHITECTURE.

Catalog description

An engineering-based approach to architecture, space planning, and occupant safety focused on the technical aspects associated to engineering an architectural space per the International Building Code. Topics included are: occupant load calculations and sizing of facilities, space programming aspects (room sizing and window sizing), acoustic, noise control, & thermal considerations in space planning, circulation aspects (vertical and horizontal circulations and ADA, elevator specification and stair design), fire safety aspects (emergency egress, fire resistance of the structure & building envelope/enclosures, suppression, detection and alarm, smoke control, first responder considerations), considerations in engineering architectural finishes (smoke development, flame spread, indoor air quality & volatile organic compounds). Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AREN 2315 ; Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the AREN Professional Program.