Architectural Sciences

Knowledge and comprehension: Scope of the course is providing knowledge about the physics that applies to buildings and their systems and interactions between man, building and ambient. The course aims at providing comprehension about heat transfer, fundamentals of energy and thermodynamics, methods for quantifying light and colours, methods for quantifying sound and noise. Skills in applying knowledge and comprehension: At the end of the course the student will be able to calculate heat transfer through building envelope in standard cases (e.g. Thermal transmittance) and in peculiar configurations. He will be able to calculate lighting designing artificial lighting systems. He will be able to understand the meaning of data sheets of building materials and components regarding heat transfer and noise. Moreover, he will be able to understand data sheets of lighting devices. Ability to study further autonomously during life: The arguments in the course are presented explaining the physical laws from whom the calculation methods come from, providing the skill to further study the subjects autonomously, according to the needs that will come out in subsequent studies and in work.