Course Description After an introduction to the climatic forces which affect buildings, there are modules which focus on specific aspects of building performance, providing an opportunity for the acquisition of both academic foundation and practical skills in the evaluation of building performance by simulation: * The calculation of daylight availability, incident solar radiation, shading/overshadowing effects and artificial lighting. * The thermal performance of buildings and the pivotal role played by computational analysis tools in achieving efficiency and comfort. * The simulation and analysis of ventilation and air flow through and around buildings. * The appropriate use of mechanical services in buildings, and appropriate methods for their assessment. Please see the Welsh School of Architecture website for more information about taught modules. In a second stage of the course, students are able to investigate in greater depth an aspect of the subject that interests them. They produce a written dissertation based on their research.

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