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Technology for Interior Architects 4 - INTA3272
FBE

 
Faculty: Built Environment
 
 
School:  Interior Architecture Program
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Currently enrolled in program 3255 Interior Architecture.
 
 
Equivalent: INTA2372
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to interior environmental control through a focus on lighting, acoustics, thermal
comfort and building services. Core considerations: natural and artificial lighting principles and design considerations; acoustics and noise control principles and design considerations with focus on material selection and spatial geometry; exploration of passive design and conventional/alternative energy sources for human thermal comfort; overview of building services documentation including mechanical services, hydraulic services, electrical services, telecommunications and fire protection systems with a focus on coordination with consultants. Emphasis is on the understanding of interior environmental control through studio based exercises and precedent studies.

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