BUILDING SCIENCE 2

Module Synopsis:
Students are provided an understanding of building acoustics in relation to building design and construction.
They are introduced to the field through acoustic history, practical measurements, sound insulation,
reverberation, and noise, internal and external to the building. Students are also given the opportunity to use lux meter and sound pressure level meters to experience illuminance and sound level. Students are exposed to day lighting strategies, permanent and supplementary artificial lighting of interior, various types of artificial light sources, the importance of Colour Rendering Index (CRI) and simple calculation to determine uniform lighting for interiors. This module is also integrated to architecture design studio 5 (ARC3117) to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through application.

Module Learning Outcomes 

1. Recognize the relevance of design implications on the acoustic and lighting environments. 
2. Explain the terminologies used in architectural acoustics and lighting. 
3. Describe design of spaces free from glare, lit with proper selection of light sources, including day lighting strategies that can be applied to designs to create more sustainable designs. 
4. Exemplify suitable light sources to create intended or desired ambiance. 
5. Calculate the required amounts of external opening required to provide adequate internal illumination levels for simple designs and apply knowledge to creatively introduce daylight into interior spaces without bringing in heat. 
6. Design simple acoustically-compatible spaces that enhance sound qualities in spaces while exploring noise reduction method to achieve required reverberation time. 

PROJECT 1: LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICS PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION DESIGN

Learning Outcomes:

1. Able to produce a complete documentation on analysis of space in relation to lighting requirement eg. natural and artificial lighting. (Pictures, sketches and drawing) and analysis of factors which effects the lighting design of a space. 
2. Explore and apply understanding of building physic eg. Lighting towards building / construction technology and building materials on existing building projects. 
3. Able to evaluate and explore the improvisation by using current material and technology in relevance to present construction industry 
4. Basic understanding and analysis of lighting layout and arrangements by using certain methods or calculations eg. Lumen method and PSALI. 
5. Basic understanding and analysis of acoustic design layout and arrangements by using certain methods or calculations eg. Reverberation time and sound transmission coefficient.

PROJECT 1 : LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND DESIGN

PROJECT 2: INTEGRATION WITH DESIGN STUDIO 5 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyze the site context in relation to lighting and acoustics. 
2. Identify and analyze functional needs through case studies to inform of lighting and acoustics.

PROJECT 2 : INTEGRATION WITH DESIGN STUDIO 5

Acoustic 

Lighting