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This module equips building designers with essential tools to understand, select, and design active building services systems to help achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the context of a changing climate. It explores the steps in building design involved in the identification of active building elements/systems. Developing knowledge of the building systems, through lectures and tutorials, students will be introduced to the techniques used to select systems, and explore issues associated with the integration of these systems with the grid and on and off-site renewables. Energy flexibility and resilience will also be taught when considering system design. The fundamentals and applications of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and electrical lighting will be discussed in the context of sustainable building design and net-zero carbon buildings.

Module learning outcomes:

At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Take appropriate decisions concerning the selection, design, installation, control and maintenance of HVAC systems and electrical lighting.
Evaluate the implications of HVAC systems and electrical lighting for achieving energy and sustainable targets such as net zero carbon in the context of a changing climate.
Have a good knowledge of the different and emerging technologies and building services systems and their components.
Evaluate the contribution of building services systems to the whole life carbon emissions of buildings from the perspective of both operational and embodied carbon.
Understand the interaction of building services with on and offsite renewables and the grid.