- Environmental Control Systems II Units: 3

Catalog description

Environmental Control Systems II advances foundational knowledge of passive strategies but furthers the student's knowledge by focusing on the application and integration of active environmental systems within architectural design. This course examines electric lighting, water use and conservation, mechanical heating and cooling, solar technologies, smart control systems, and acoustics. Students will critically evaluate and apply these systems through the comprehensive lenses of performance, system integration, cultural context, and user experience, with an emphasis on sustainable design principles.