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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Civil Engineering Part Time SARA3023 Building Automation System Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SARA3023 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 12 Hrs.
Introduction and Origins of the Intelligent Buildings Concept - Definition and characteristics of Intelligent Buildings with brief
history and contemporary concept. Automated buildings, Responsive buildings, Evaluation of natural ventilation in buildings
and indoor wind speed.

UNIT 2 ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES 13 Hrs.
Demands on building and services, Control systems, Study of development of Computer Integrated Building from single
function systems to integrated solutions. Use of building intelligence in energy management. Factors that affect energy use
in buildings - functional factors, environmental factors, envelope factors, air-conditioning systems factors, energy source
factors and electrical systems factors. Fenestration design for optimal daylighting.

UNIT 3 KEY ISSUES FOR INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS 10 Hrs.
Multiple activity settings, Generic analysis of space utilization. Models for shared space use. The development of briefing
process including design activity and building elements, life cycles, Coordination between life cycle, building technologies.
Study of issues related to site, shell, skin, services and technology.

UNIT 4 INTELLIGENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 10 Hrs.
Effective Space utilisation, Energy conservation through site selection, siting & orientation. Energy conservation through
integration of building and site, site planning & site design. Expectations of user, effective communication of architectural
concepts to user, Locating people and information, Introduction to building efficiency with respect to life cycle costs.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understanding various concepts of natural ventilation, heating, ventilation and cooling strategies systems and the
origin of intelligent buildings.
CO2 - Integration of building services and demonstration of various energy saving practices.
CO3 - Analyzing and interpreting various factors and building components that impact the energy management
CO4 - Critically evaluating and studying the importance of life cycle cost assessment and various issues and parameters
relating to building automation.
CO5 - Analyzing and designing the various components and techniques for building automation and installation
techniques through effective space utilization.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Henrik Missen, "Industrialized Building and Modular Design", C & CA K, 1972.
2. Konz T, "Manual of Precast concrete Construction", Vol, I, II, III, Banverlag GMBH, 1971.
3. William P. Spence, "Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques", 2006.
4. Bansal, N.K., Hauser, G. & Minke, G., "Passive Building Design", Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1994.
5. Directory of Indian Building Materials Products Building materials and Technology Promotion Council and
Centre for Symbiosis of Technology, Environment Management, Bangalore, 2000-2001.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 2 Questions from each unit, each carrying 5 marks 40 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit with an internal choice, each carrying 15 marks 60 Marks