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BUILDING SCIENCE (BSC)

Building Science (BSC), also referred to as Architectural Science, includes the technical aspects of design that make buildings safe, livable and energy efficient.

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Building Science Technical Aspects of Design
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BSC - IS THE SCIENCE OF BUILDING DESIGN

Human Decision Making - Analysis Phase of Reasoning.jpf

ANALYSIS

exploration of alternative narrow sub-problem solutions

Human Decision Making - Synthesis Phase of Reasoning.jpf

combination of narrow solutions into broader solutions

SYNTHESIS

Human Decision Making - Evaluation Phase of Reasoning.jpf

testing of the overall evolving design

solution

EVALUATION

Daylighting - Sky Conditions.jpf

DAYLIGHT

the sizing and optimum location of windows and skylights

Artificial Lighting - Quantitative Light Distribution.jpf

the design of artificial lighting systems

LIGHTING

Energy Conservation - Thermal Building Design Factors.jpf

thermal insulation and mechanical HVAC services

HVAC

Solar Energy - Active Typical Air System.jpf

SOLAR SYSTEMS

thermal insulation and mechanical HVAC services

Noise Control - Noise Transmission in Buildings.jpf

NOISE CONTROL

internal sound insulation and external noise barriers

Room Acoustics - Implications of the Haas Effect.jpf

ACOUSTICS

the design of rooms and halls for speech and music

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