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Abdullah Fahad Edrees

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Architectural Design 7 System Integration

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Course
ID & Title


Total
credits awarded



ARCH
430: Architectural Design - 7 ( System integration)


5 Cr Hrs – 10 Contact Hrs



Course
Description




Comprehensive
design of large span building, considering integration of various engineering
systems by defining the appropriate systems selected and their application in
the project design.


Evaluation
is on basis of the successful integration of systems into architectural
design while aiming for high performance building design and environmental
sustainability.



Course
Goals & Objectives




  • Analysis
    of various engineering systems in buildings and their impact on the project
    design.

  • Ability
    to produce a comprehensive building design integrating various systems into
    architectural design.




Student
Performance Criterion addressed




  • Knowledge
    and understanding of subject. Ability to apply knowledge acquired from case
    studies. Thinking, Critical/ Creative.

  • Ability
    to Analyze and study. Team work coordination.

  • Positive
    participation and self expression. Preparation of field reports. Ability to
    locate resources and information.





Topical
Outline




  • Introduction
    to structural and electro-mechanical systems.

  • Site
    analysis, case study, program, research and presentation.

  • Architectural project: (Analysis + Ideas) 45%, Structure 15%, AC 10%, lighting 10%, Sanitary
    10%, Life Safety 10%.





Prerequisites:



Arch
420, CE 265, ME 339, Arch 427



Textbooks/Learning
Resources:





  • Stein,
    Benjamin et al: Mechanical & Electrical Equipment for Buildings, John
    wiley and Sons (2006).

  • Bovill,
    C., Architectural Design: Integration of Structural and Environmental
    Systems, VNR (1991).

  • Trost,
    Frederick: Design of Mechanical & Electrical Systems in Buildings,
    Pearson Prentice Hall (2004).

  • WBDG
    - The Whole Building Design Guide






Faculty
assigned



Dr. Faisal
Agabani, Dr. Mohamed Ba Hubeil, Dr. Ali Smaili,