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Matthias Schuler
Adjunct Professor Department of Architecture |
Courses
Sustainability
GSD 6412, Lecture, Spring 2008
Sustainability
- an integrated design approach in combination with your studio or research project
Course description:
Based on basic information form the background lectures the application of a sustainable approach into a design or research project is the target of this class. Students either bring their studio project or a self defined research theme into the lecture and are guided for further research, taught additional information and coached for the integration of sustainable concept approaches into their focus.
Course structure:
Background lectures
Example building/project analysis
Introduction in hand calculation methods
Introduction in simple computer tools
Individual design reviews
Result:
sustainable concept presentation on final studio design or independent research report
Environmental Technologies in Buildings
GSD 6205, Lecture, Spring 2007
with Thomas Lechner, Toshiko Mori
This course examines the fundamental scientific principles underlying the thermal, luminous and acoustic behavior of buildings and introduces students to the existing technologies for creating and controlling the interior environment.
Beginning with an overview of the Laws of Thermodynamics and the principles of Heat Transfer, the course investigates the application of these principles in the determination of building behavior, and explore the relevant material properties and design variables, including climate, for controlling that behavior. The basic characteristics of HVAC systems are discussed and students are also exposed to the newer technologies that will have increasing influence on architectural design. In addition, current trends in environmental design, including simulation modeling and indoor air quality, will be highlighted.
The course also examines the application of the basic laws of physics for optics and sound in creating the visual and auditory environment of a building. The relevant material properties and design variables for manipulating those environments are explored in detail, and students are also exposed to the various technologies for producing and controlling light, from daylighting to fiber optics. Simulation modeling will be a component of the course.
We have guest lectures by world renowned experts every other week representing the most up to date information and technology in the prospective area.