ARCH-4372/6372

Technology in
Architecture
Spring, 2015
 Professor Robert A. Young, PE
Office Hours:
M + T 10:30-11:30 AM or by appointment

E-mail:
young@arch.utah.edu

Phone:
(801) 581-3909

Web Site:
http://www.arch.utah.edu/young
TA: Joseph Briggs (GRAD 1)
 Textbooks & Other Readings
Stein, B. and John Reynolds, Walter Grondzik,
Alison Zwok., Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment for Buildings, 11th Ed., New York:
John Wiley & Sons, 2010.

Website (http://www.arch.utah.edu/young)
Coursepack
Supplemental Reading materials
Powerpoint Lectures
Project Information
 Objectives
The objectives of this course are to teach the student to understand:
thermal and lighting performance in architecture
methods for selecting thermal and electric lighting systems
fundamentals of economic analysis for selection of energy systems
implications of energy codes on building design
fundamentals of life-cycle cost analysis building systems
fundamentals of energy modeling
fundamentals of vertical transportation
basic electrical systems employed in buildings
fundamentals of electric lighting systems
fundamentals of electrical systems
fundamentals of fire protection systems
fundamentals of plumbing systems
fundamentals of architectural acoustics
NAAB Student Performance Criteria
This course and its prior fall semester complement, ARCH4350/6350, in part or
in its entirety is intended to satisfy the following NAAB Student Performance
Criteria:

B.6 Environmental Systems: Understanding the principles of environmental

systems design, which must include active and passive heating and cooling,
indoor air quality, solar orientation, daylighting and artificial illumination,
and acoustics; and an understanding of performance assessment tools.

B.9 Building Service Systems: Understanding of the basic principles and

appropriate application and performance of building service systems such as
plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, security, and fire protection
systems.
 Course Objectives

Lighting system fundamentals

Heat loss/gain
HVAC system fundamentals
Vertical transportation fundamentals
Plumbing system fundamentals
Electrical systems fundamentals
Architectural acoustics
 Projects
Electric Light Fixture
Technology in Architecture
Integrated Studio Project
 Late Policy
Late work will be penalized one full letter grade
for any part of the first calendar day and one full
letter grade each day thereafter. For example,
an A will become a B etc.

All previously unsubmitted late work must be

turned in by 5:00 PM on the last day of the
classes to receive course completion credit.
 Examinations

Exams will be given during class time in

the design studio.
Children, pets, and guests are not allowed
in studio during the exam.
Unless otherwise announced, exams will
be multiple choice/true-false questions.
 Examinations

Exams will be open book and open notes

and will cover all lecture, reading, and
recitation materials.
Bring a calculator, a #2 or HB pencil, and
any assigned reading materials.
 Examinations

Arrangements for students with learning

difficulties should be made prior to the
examination.
Makeup exams will only be given for
medical or legal related reasons.
 Examinations

Students arriving late will be penalized for

their tardiness.
Results will be posted a minimum of 24
hours after all students have taken the
exam.
 Grading
A 93% C 73%
A- 90% C- 70%
B+ 87% D+ 67%
B 83% D 63%
B- 80% D- 60%
C+ 77% E: <60%
Class Leadership & Participation

Student interaction is imperative

Questions are strongly encouraged
Interaction is an important part of my
teaching philosophy
Questions and the resultant discussions
bring richness and vitality to the course
Come to class ask questions
 Grading
Leadership & Participation 150 points
Electric Lighting Fixture Project 100 points
Technology in Architecture Project 100 points
Integrated Studio Project 100 points
Exams (2@150 pts. each) 300 points
Total 750 points
 Question(s) of the Day

What is your experience in lighting, HVAC,

utilities, and architectural acoustics?

What would you like to learn about in this

course?

Turn in at the end of class today

ARCH-4372/6372
Technology in
Architecture
Overview
 Architect
Landscape Architect Interior Designer

Contractor Facility Manager

OWNER

Mechanical Engineer Utility Companies

Architectural
Facilitator

Regulatory Agencies Construction Manager

Electrical Engineer Civil Engineer

Structural Engineer
Technology
Integration

Thermal
Acoustical
Luminous
Sustainability
Building Systems
Structural
 Thermal
Microclimate
- Those you find
- Those you create

Passive Solar
- Sun Control
- Daylighting Interface
Thermal
Mechanical Rooms
Fan Rooms
Vertical Chases
 Acoustical

Planning & Layout

Acoustical Phenomena
Transmission
Reverberation
 Luminous

Visual Comfort
Daylighting
Electric Lighting
 Sustainability
Architectural Form as an Environmental Control
Context Microclimate enhancements
Architectonics Passive Solar and Daylighting
Adaptive Reuse Recycled buildings
Recall the topics that were covered in
the environmental controls class

Stewardship of the Built Environment

Microclimate Analysis
Vernacular Precedent
Passive Thermal Design
Daylighting
Visual Comfort
How to illustrate systems integration:
Site Planexterior microclimate issues
Sectionssun/daylight control, natural
ventilation paths, HVAC mains, structural
systems
Elevationssun/daylight control, natural
ventilation
Floor Plansinterior microclimate features,
mechanical rooms, fan rooms, duct chases,
electrical closets, plumbing chases, riser
diagrams
Modeldaylighting and passive solar control
Renderingsspecific important details of
technology integration
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Environmental Controls