Building Services

In this module students are introduced to the basic services systems commonly provided in buildings, primarily cold and hot water supply, sanitary and sewerage system, rainwater management, electrical supply, fire protection in buildings, mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning systems and vertical transportation systems. Students will also learn about building codes such as Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) and other relevant laws and standards related to the subject matters.

Project 1: Building Services in Multi-Storey Buildings (Group & Individual)

Project 1 concerns the services systems for high-rise buildings. This is a group project with individual component where each group has to conduct a study on existing building of at least 20-storey high to learn about and analyze the following services systems: i) mechanical ventilation, ii) airconditioning system, iii) active and passive fire protection system and iv) mechanical transportation system. In addition, each group need to write a report based on the case study.

Project 2: Application of Building Services (Individual)

Project 2 concerns the services systems for domestic size buildings. Therefore, students are required to utilize their semester 5 design project and apply several services systems into the design. The services systems that should be proposed are: i) cold and hot water supply, ii) sewerage & sanitary system, iii) drainage system, and iv) electricity supply system. In this assignment students will demonstrate their understanding of the basic principles and application of various building services. It will also create awareness among students on the importance of appropriate planning for building services systems and the impact it may have on their designs.