ARCH 7041 - Advanced Architecture Technologies (M)

This course explores conceptual and technical strategies for creating energy efficient and sustainable designs in the context of medium to large scale single to multi-storey buildings. It covers passive and active design solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and lighting, while also addressing building materials, water sensitivity, energy production, and environmental performance assessments. The goal is to enable students to create spaces that provide ideal living and working conditions, using the minimum amount of resources, while simultaneously providing highest architectural and spatial qualities. Students will be using a series of parametric digital tools for performance assessment and the resolution of architectural designs.