BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1 (NC)

The course provides an introduction to: Ergonomics, including effects of building design on human performance and comfort: "Universal Access" design considerations in relation to building services; Human reactions to stress situations; The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of building services requirements, management installation and operation relating to: Energy-usage and needs, energy audits, building rating schemes, energy management and minimisation strategies; Building ventilation and air conditioning-natural ventilation, convection, mechanical systems, air-conditioning and integrated solutions; Lighting-day-lighting and artificial lightning; Water management, supply and hydraulic services-water supply and requirements including on-site collection, grey and black water reuse, drainage, storm water and sewerage, plumbing and fixtures, required pressures; Fire Protection and Services requirements for buildings classified as Class 1 in the Building Code of Australia including: causes of fire, roles of design professional and legislative authority; fire prevention, suppression and control mechanisms; sprinklers, detectors, alarms, extinguishers and smoke control. This course will also introduce students to the acoustic impacts of building services related to regulations, standards and codes of practice, and testing and commissioning requirements.