PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program can be completed in 1 year on a full-time basis, or in 2 years on a part-time basis. Successful completion of the program requires a candidate to pass 10 graduate level courses or 8 graduate level courses and complete a dissertation. This is to be done within a maximum period of 4 semesters for full-time candidates, and 6 semesters for part-time candidates. The full-time program is integrated with the part-time program.
SYLLABUS (implemented in August 2006)
The following modules are offered for this program; courses listed may not be offered in any one academic year.
Essential Modules
BS5102 Research Methods
BS5002 Total Building Performance and Integration – I
BS5003 Total Building Performance and Integration – II
Elective Modules (Performance Mandates)
BS5403 Computational Design Support
BS5404 Bioclimatic Building Design
BS5405 Advanced Acoustics and Noise Control
BS5406 Lighting Design and Technology
BS5407 Indoor Air Quality
BS5408 Energy Performance Measurement and Verification
Elective Modules (Building Systems and Technologies)
BS5409 HVAC Systems
BS5410 Protective Building Technologies
BS5411 Fire Technology
BS5412 Structural Systems for Buildings
BS5413 Maintainability of Buildings
BS5414 Fa?ade Engineering and Technology
BS5415 Special Topics in Building Science
Advanced Modules

BS6001 Advanced Indoor Air Quality
BS6002 Building Energy Simulation and Analysis
Unrestricted Modules

BS5000 Dissertation (Optional) or
Modules from any masters programme
Note: Each Module comprises 4 modular credits except for dissertation which comprises 8 modular credits.
DESCRIPTION OF MODULES
BS5102 Research Methods
This module introduces the methodology of science in terms of its general philosophies (both positivist and post-positivist) and detailed methods of design, data collection, analysis and presentation.
BS5002 Total Building Performance and Integration – I
This module aims to provide the concept and principles of total building performance and diagnosis, and introduces the methodology for building performance evaluation and rectification. It also considers four systems of integration in buildings – Structures, Envelope, Mechanical and Interior.
 
 
BS5003 Total Building Performance and Integration – II
This module further enhances the understanding and practicality of the TBP concept and exposes the participants to a hands-on evaluation of a building system in the form of a major integrated project. It will be based on 100% continuous assessment.
BS5403 Computational Design Support
This module introduces computational methods in building performance modeling which covers the theoretical foundations of modeling and representation and the relationship with building design. The module also introduces the application of advanced computational building simulation tools. It will be based on 100% continuous assessment.
BS5404 Bioclimatic Building Design
The module introduces the principles of bioclimatic building design to balance thermal comfort and energy usage. Principles of passive design systems and their application towards achieving comfort and efficiency with special reference to the humid tropics are emphasized.
BS5405 Advanced Acoustics and Noise Control
This module deals with the acoustic design of rooms and auditoria, sound reinforcement with electro-acoustic aids, sound transmission through structures and vibration control, fan and other mechanical noise, and environmental noise control.
BS5406 Lighting Design and Technology
This module deals with visual perception, color classifications, day light modeling and lighting installation design with specific reference to integration and control of artificial and day lighting, choice of light sources and lighting systems. Installation and maintenance of outdoor lighting are also covered.
BS5407 Indoor Air Quality
This module examines the relationship between indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupants’ heath and identifies the sources of indoor air pollutants and means of minimizing the problems. The experimental procedures of investigating and analyzing such issues are also introduced.
BS5408 Energy Performance Measurement and Verification
This modules examines the leading factors affecting energy performance of buildings and the measurement protocols. Management and risks relating to building energy performance contracting and documentation and various building energy efficiency financing protocols are also evaluated.
BS5409 HVAC Systems
This module deals with building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems with particular emphasis on their applicability in different climatic zones and their energy saving potential. The performance of air conditioning systems is studied with computer simulations. The design of vertical transportation systems is also covered.
BS5410 Protective Building Technologies
This module examines facilities as systems, focusing on the building. It identifies the interchanges a facility has with the external environment, and where potential chemical and biological threats may occur. Chemical and biological agents are discussed, and the mechanisms of their plausible introduction and spread within the facility considered. Dose-response relationships are discussed as a means of providing understanding of the risks involved. Methods and technologies for alleviating the impact of security threatening episodes are discussed.
BS5411 Fire Technology
This module deals with the ignition, combustion and spread of fire in buildings and their modeling. The combustibility of building materials, fire hazards, passive and active fire protection systems, codes and standards as well as fire fighting and rescue operations will be covered.
BS5412 Structural Systems for Buildings
This module provides a learning experience on the issues in structural planning as well as the decision making on the choice of construction techniques and materials.? Topics covered include planning of horizontal (such as floor beams and slabs) and vertical (such as columns) members of structural systems for buildings; structural systems for large spans and high-rise buildings; concrete and steel technologies; precast concrete technology; and structural appraisal and repair.
BS5413 Maintainability of Buildings
This module utilises the risk management approach to investigate, analyse and identify defects in building components and their causes and hence predict future maintainability with these factors. Major topics covered include durability of building materials and components, defects, diagnosis and repair of fa?ades, wet areas, roofs, basements and mechanical and electrical installations, and assessment of maintainability.
BS5414 Fa?ade Engineering and Technology
This module deals with the performance aspects of building facades. The selection of materials, manufacturing process, and the installation methods are covered. Advanced building fa?ade systems and their impacts on the indoor environmental conditions are also be examined.? The major topics include types of fa?ade construction, manufacturing process, selection of materials and their installation, performance aspects, fa?ade design and energy efficiency, intelligent fa?ade systems, and integration with other building systems.

BS5415 Special Topics in Building Science
This module is designed to allow students to conduct independent studies on special topics in Building Science under the guidance of a staff member. Students are required to submit a 6,000-word report.
BS6001 Advanced Indoor Air Quality
This module offers advanced and research-intensive approaches to the treatment and analysis of IAQ issues. In particular, the module will focus on a thorough understanding of the following four models inherent in detailed IAQ studies – Chemical emission models, Bio statistical models, Ventilation models and Bio aerosol and Particle models
BS6002 Building Energy Simulation and Analysis
This module deals with the energy flow in buildings, energy conservation methods, utilization of renewable energy, and computer modeling and simulation for the energy analysis of buildings.? Energy management systems and the contract energy management approach are evaluated with life-cycle costing techniques.
BS5000 Dissertation
Candidates are required to submit a dissertation by investigating a topic of their own choice and relevance to the programme.

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