Aims:

This module considers the range of building services common in modern buildings and helps develop an understanding of the basic function of these services. Interactions between these services and the planning of the building, together with the management of the design and construction teams to achieve a coordinated whole are considered in detail.

Objectives: 

Considers the basic requirements, function and distribution patterns of the systems reviewed in the syllabus
	Examines the design drivers and constraints of such systems
	Evaluates the influence that services systems have on building design, building use and the impact on people who use the building
	Reviews how Building Services engineers can influence sustainable issues in the design of buildings
	Poses problems which require investigation, analysis and solution so that an understanding of the underlying principles and practices can be enhanced
Learning Outcomes:

Be aware of climate and geographical variations
	Understand human comfort and factors affecting it
	Have knowledge of basic heating, ventilation, cooling, electrical power, lighting, water & drainage systems
	Be able to intelligently make system selection for differing building types
	Understand the services’ impacts on building design
	Be aware of design & contract processes, design integration & coordination
	Be familiar with appropriate building regulations relating to services
Course Content:

During the first term, we will consider the many factors affecting human comfort and the importance of building fabric to protect ourselves from the extremes of climate, as well as its significant impact on building energy performance. We will also learn the basic system types to provide thermally comfortable and healthy living environment, including heating, ventilation and cooling systems.

During the second term, we will learn the effect of local climate on the design of buildings. Additionally, we will review the provision of lighting, electricity, water and drainage to modern buildings, their distribution within a building and the space required to accommodate and distribute these services.

The study will be taught with a close link to UK building design standards and building regulations on the design and operation of building services systems, in terms of both comfort and energy consumption. The knowledge you learn within this course will provide an understanding of the importance of both mechanical and electrical services within the building envelope and give a foundation for the material taught in the final year.

Essential Reading

The Building Services Course lectures & lecture notes contain all of the information necessary for the examination and the term paper assignment, backed up with the following recommended readings:

• CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design

• CIBSE Guide B: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

• CIBSE Guide K: Electricity in Buildings

• CIBSE KS12: Refurbishment for energy efficiency: an overview

• Building Regulations Part H: Drainage and Waste Disposal

• Building Regulations Part G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency