Envelope and Building Performance 2 unit (ENG734)

Introduction

In this unit, you will explain the role of ventilation as a part of a passive thermal performance of a timber structure/building. You will also describe climate zones, set the regulated thermal performance in accordance with the standards and design a passive timber structure solutions that are compliant with standards to deliver health and wellbeing to the occupants.

Summary

Unit name	Envelope and Building Performance 2
Unit code	ENG734
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Mark Dewsbury
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the role of ventilation as a part of the passive thermal performance of a timber structure.
• Design the thermal performance of the timber structure, fabric, and envelope in to maximise occupants' health and wellbeing and building durability in challenging climates
• Optimise the thermal performance of the timber structure, envelope and other components to maximise occupants health and wellbeing and building durability

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG733 Envelope and Building Performance 1

Teaching

Assessment	Weekly Quizzes (20%)|Assignment - Project (40%)|Assignment - Report (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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