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Environmental Syatems I &II
from Atmosphere: Issue 04
by nyitsoad
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS I
Through a combination of theoretical seminars and practical design assignments, Environmental Systems 1 introduces students to both passive and active methods of designing sun, wind, and water systems within a building. Five sequential assignments, coordinated with the design studio, explore the inter-relationship between passive architectural design and active mechanical design. Students are asked to make climate responsive architectural developments to their studio project, coordinate and calculate their passive design responses, and subsequently size the active thermal controls and water/waste systems.
FACULTY
Matthias Altwicker, Coordinator Tobias Holler, Coordinator + Nick Defelice, Structures- Coordinator Mathew Ford James Wiesenfeld Ivan Markov
Jaime Lopez-Lamar, Katelyn Trainor Professor Matthias Altwicker B.Arch + B.S.A.T. Program Fall 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS II
This course focuses on natural and artificial lighting strategies as related to electrical systems within building design. Using similar methods to Environmental Systems 1, students first optimize natural lighting use through calculations and computer modeling prior to the artificial lighting design. In combination with efficient electrical design and optimized transportation systems and core layouts, these studies allow them to see their design studio project in a new way, augmenting the project symbiotically. They are then asked to see how much of the building energy can be offset with alternate energy sources, and how these can be integrated in to the design.
FACULTY
Matthias Altwicker, Coordinator Tobias Holler, Coordinator Niel Rosen + Nick Defelice, Structures- Coordinator Mathew Ford James Wiesenfeld Ivan Markov
Julian Orellana, Nicky Timpone, Nicholas Spano Professor Matthias Altwicker B.Arch + B.S.A.T. Program Spring 2020