Handbook

Architectural Environment & Building Services examines the performance of the indoor built environment, its design and essential building services for ensuring comfort conditions. These services include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, fire safety, electric systems, renewables, and hydraulic systems. You will gain expertise in building envelope design and ventilation strategies to provide thermal comfort and minimise building energy needs. You will also develop skills enabling collaboration with building services engineers and other professionals. Through an understanding of the relationship between architectural space and building services, you will be able to make preliminary selections and integrate these services seamlessly into architectural designs.