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This course builds on student’s prior knowledge of architectural science and building environment with a focus on the principles and application of acoustics, lighting and comfort to achieve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and enhanced environmental performance. The course contextualises the science of acoustics, lighting and comfort within architectural design with an emphasis on environmental data collection, analysis and application to optimise IEQ and environmental performance. The role of architectural design in mitigating indoor and outdoor thermal comfort impacts is explored through real-world case-studies and parametric modelling. The significance of daylighting and artificial lighting design in IEQ and building environmental performance is investigated through the utilisation of numerical techniques and software applications. The appraisal and design of acoustic strategies to satisfy regulatory controls and optimise IEQ is supported through the application of acoustic principles to student’s individual studio designs. At the completion of the course students will be able to identify, evaluate and apply strategies to optimise IEQ integrated with architectural design compliant with the regulatory standards applicable to environmental performance.