Arch 452: Environmental Control Systems II- Illumination and Acoustics (3CH; 3H)
The first part of the course concentrates on the physical characteristics of sound waves, propagation of sound, intensity, sound power units and measurement equipment?s. It teaches students how to design space acoustics based on its reverberation time, reflection, sound insulation, absorption and diffusion of sound, echo and flutter echo. Students also learn how to acoustically design auditoriums, halls, classrooms, and other architectural spaces. The second part of the course deals with daylight design, color and light, the functional requirements of lighting, calculation and design of daylighting. It also introduces different daylight estimation methods and their applications in architectural spaces.
PQ: Arch 252 + Phy 101