Environmental Technologies in Buildings
Description
4.401 U (GIR REST) / 4.464J, 1.564J G
Introduction to the study of the thermal and luminous behavior of buildings. Examines the basic scientific principles underlying these phenomena and introduces students to a range of technologies and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments. Challenges students to apply these techniques and explore the role energy and light can play in shaping architecture.
Additional work required of students taking the graduate version.
Subject Number
4.401
Semester
Year
2025
Required Of
4:401: BSA; 4.464: MArch
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
Thesis
No
Cancelled
No
Instructors
Schedule
Lecture for all: MW 11-12:30
4.401 lab: F 11-12
4.464 lab: F 10-11
Location
Lecture: 9-354
4.401 lab: 3-442
4.464 lab: 1-134
Discipline
Credits + Level
3-2-7
U
3-2-4
G
Meets With
4.464
Document Uploads
Restricted Elective
Architecture minor