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enovation and preservation process.
21. Building Envelope Systems
Understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application and
performance of building envelope materials and assemblies.
Basic principles associated with the design of building envelope systems
are introduced in the Second-year of the Design Studio sequence (DSGN
210, DSGN 220). As stated in the course syllabi, building envelope
systems are introduced in the first required Technology course (ATCS 110),
though in-depth treatment of these systems occurs primarily in the second
and third courses of the required Technology sequence, “Technology II:
Thermal Issues” (ATCS 310) and “Technology III: Systems
Integration” (ATCS 320). The courses in Integrated Technologies (ATCS
410, 420) also delve deeply into the design of building envelope systems;
indeed, much of the material taught in these courses is geared towards a
comprehensive understanding of these systems.
By the time students enter the Third-year Comprehensive Studio (DSGN
320), they are expected to demonstrate a thoroughgoing understanding of
building envelope systems.
Upper level design studios almost universally teach material correlated with
building envelope systems, in particular those that deal with design/build
projects.
22. Building Service Systems
Understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application and
performance of plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, communication,
security and fire protection systems.
This material is covered in both the Integrated Technologies Courses
(ATCS 410, ATCS 420), with it being a main emphasis of ATCS 420. Since
this course is linked to DSGN 320 (Comprehensive Studio), students have
the opportunity to employ appropriate application and performance of
plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, communication, security and
fire protection systems. Other opportunities for the study of building service
systems also exist in the hands-on studio experiences of ATCS 322 (Studio
in the Woods) and in URBANbuild—microscale (DSGN 410/420). Some
thesis studios also employ this ‘hands-on’ experience, specifically Professor
Coleman Coker’s DSGN 510/520 GREENbuild studio.
23. Building Systems Integration
Ability to assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems,
building envelope systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and
building service systems into building design.
Building Systems Integration is essentially the mission of the first
Technology course (ATCS 110) and both Integrated Technologies courses
(ATCS 410, ATCS 420); the ATCS 420 course is linked to the
Comprehensive Studio DSGN 320. Other opportunities for the study of