Thermal Design Strategies INTC 5208B

Course description:

This course covers an introduction to the thermal design, thermal transfer, thermal comfort,thermal insulation and Thermal conductivity.Focus on thermal loads in buildings.Study the principles and requirements of thermal comfort and analysis of climate elements and their impact on buildings.Study of thermal properties of building materials and techniques and their impact on thermal performance of architectural spaces and energy requirements.

Course Aims:

This course aims to:
  • Understanding of the basic concepts in achieving thermal comfort.
  • Link design and planning standards with thermal design to create an integrated design.
  • Improve the quality of thermal design and its impact on buildings.
  • Know the thermal loads of buildings and ways of isolating them.

Course outcomes:

The student after his study of this course is able to:
  • Gain knowledge in the basics concepts of thermal design.
  • Identify the requirements of thermal comfort.
  • Apply thermal design strategies in each design to achieve thermal comfort and deign comfort.