12560 (v.2) Building Science 321

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Area:	Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	12559 (v.2) IA Technical Studies 321
The unit comprises two modules. Acoustics - introduction to building acoustics including acoustics hisotry, practical measurements, sound insulation, reverberation and noise (internal and external to a building). Lighting - introduction to architectural lighting, including light fittings, calculation of simple day lighting schemes and practical exercises, conducting simple lighting simulations using Radiance.