The way we build and operate buildings has changed dramatically over the past decade, facing economic and environmental challenges that have led to a variety of high performance technologies emerging in the field. In response to these changes the Building Construction department at Virginia Tech... Read more
The student is exposed to the theory and analysis methods relative to the design and integration of Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems. Topics covered include: conceptual design, technical operations and maintenance issues necessary for determining the selection of passive and active... Read more
This course focuses on design strategies will give foundational information and tools to apply at the schematic design level. Passive (architectural) solutions will also be emphasized, yet active (mechanical/electrical) solutions will also be covered.
Buildings are the human-made structures that provide shelter and amenities for continuous occupation. They mediate between people and the surrounding environment through physical systems that afford human wellbeing, comfort, and—occasionally—delight. From the most... Read more
Architecture education has increasingly steered away from centering human experience in the design process. At the same time, students seem to be hungry for meaningful perspectives and direct experiences that counter our digitally saturated world.
This course addresses the need for a comprehensive course on Smart Building Technologies as buildings and systems become more and more connected through emerging technologies.
