AR453-Building Science

The course, structured around the “Built Environment” as a common entity is broadly divided into the following sections: 

• Lighting – Daylighting and Artificial lighting 
• Acoustics – Basic building acoustics, Sound insulation and Sound absorption

Objectives:

This module aims to discuss various environmental qualitative issues as they apply to design. The module attempts to deliver fundamental understanding of the various environmental factors namely light and acoustic concerning the geometry and material forming the building envelope

My Student’s Works

Assignment 1 Sample: Passive Architectural Lighting Design

The aim of this project is to create an awareness of the indoor and outdoor lighting challenges in spaces and to refine students’ knowledge to produce a responsive design. Students must understand the needs of comfortable lightings in buildings’ design, factors that affected them and criteria of the design that relates to the surrounding climate.

Assignment 2 Sample: Architectural Acoustic Design

This assignment attempts to introduce students to a fundamental understanding of certain aspects concerning the sound and acoustic of building performance, for both indoor and outdoor. Students need to understand the comfort of acoustic in buildings’ design, factors that affect them and criteria of design.

Assignment 3 Sample: Architectural Lighting & Acoustic Design Application in Design Studio

Students were introduced to certain aspects of building performance concerning lighting and acoustic qualities in architecture. This assessment aims to demonstrate students understanding and application of architectural lighting and acoustical design principals in student’s final design studio project.