Handbook

Architectural Science and Building Environment 1 covers the design strategies and scientific understanding needed to minimise buildings’ impact on natural resources and the environment. It includes life-cycle thinking in architectural design, a history of environmental design concepts in architecture, responding to climate, design innovation, solar architecture, building fabric performance and wind, ventilation and cooling. You will learn techniques to reduce building-related carbon emissions and enhance human comfort through climate-sensitive design. In addition, you will gain the ability to analyse climatic and geomorphological context to optimise building design for sun, temperature, wind, human metabolism and perception.