ARC3502H S
Instructors: Bomani Khemet

The objective of the course is to develop an advanced quantitative and qualitative understanding of the relationship between building enclosures, occupant thermal comfort, natural ventilation, and conventional Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems across various building typologies. Discussions will address buildings as discrete entities as well as “clusters” at the district scale. Learning will be structured as a blended seminar format in which students engage with research literature and technical readings in advance, providing the foundation for in-class discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and student-led presentations. The initial seminar sessions will introduce core environmental system processes through student engagement, while subsequent case studies, applications, and guest lectures by architects and engineers will allow participants to connect theory with practice. Students will also be expected to present findings, curate and refine selected discussion topics, and critically evaluate the assigned readings to enrich collective learning.