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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Civil Engineering Part Time SCIA1202 Functional Design of Buildings Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SCIA1202 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE AND ORIENTATION 9 Hrs.
Factors that determine Climate - Components of climate - Site Climate - Characteristics of different climates, Climatic zones
of India. Orientation - Sun path diagram, Meaning, factors affecting orientation, orientation criteria for tropical climate.

UNIT 2 THERMAL SENSATION AND TRANSFER OF HEAT IN BUILDINGS 9 Hrs.
Body heat balance - Introduction to effective temperature and comfort zone. Transfer of heat definitions Periodic heat flow in
building elements - introduction to time - lag and decrement factor - Thermal comfort factors.

UNIT 3 BUILDING ENVELOPE 9 Hrs.
General, Mandatory requirements - Fenestration - Opaque construction - building envelope sealing, Prescriptive
requirements - Roofs - cool roofs - opaque walls - vertical fenestration - skylights.

UNIT 4 ENERGY CONSERVATION IN BUILDINGS THROUGH VENTILATION AND LIGHTING 9 Hrs.
Introduction to ventilation - Fresh air - Stack effect - Air movement through buildings - Air movement around buildings -
layout planning for air movement - Traditional methods for aiding ventilation. Lighting - different types of lighting - study of
interiors in lighting - their effects. Mandatory requirements - lighting control - exit signs - exterior building grounds lighting -
Introduction to Energy conservation in buildings.

UNIT 5 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS AND TECHNOLOGIES 9 Hrs.
Introduction and need for energy efficiency in existing buildings. Renewable energy systems - solar passive cooling and
heating of buildings, solar active thermal and photovoltaic systems, building management system Introduction to Green
Buildings Concepts and green buildings ratings for certification, Case studies.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Summarize the different types of weather and climatic conditions influences human comfort.
CO2 - Understanding periodic heat transfer and decrement factor through building materials
CO3 - Assess the building envelope and fenestration suitable for specific climate
CO4 - Assess the types of ventilation and lighting system for energy conservation
CO5 - Analyse the green building concept and its capacity to save energy.
CO6 - Understand Integrated building management system

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Otto Koenigsberger, Ingersoll and Szokalay, "Manual of Tropical Housing and Building Part 1 - Climate Design".
Longmars London, 2013.
2. Arvind Krishnan, Nick baker and Simos Yannas, "Climate Response Architecture", Tata McGraw Hill Publication,2010.
3. Martin Events, "Housing, Climate and Comfort", Architectural Press, London, 2008.
4. Francis D.K.Ching, "Interior Design Illustrated", VNR Publications.
5. USAID India - User Guide on "Energy Conservation Building Code", Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2011.
6. Baird, George, "Energy performance of Buildings" C R C Publisher, 2011.
7. Desai, Ashok K., "Non - Conventional energy", Wiley Eastern Publisher, 2012.
8. IGBC, ECBC 2017 Latest version for Reference.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks