The 3rd semester, Services will introduce you to theories and methods within the design of rainwater, drainage, domestic water, sewage, heating and ventilation services with regard to indoor climate, energy consumption and durability of a multi-storey residential building.
By meeting the objectives of this topic you will have gained knowledge and understanding of:
• Layout and sizing of the systems for rainwater, drainage, sewage and domestic water.
• The need for ventilation from legal requirements and requirements for thermal indoor climate and air quality, and the design of the heating system and systems for mechanical ventilation.
By meeting the objectives of this topic you will be able to:
• Layout the vertical and horizontal installation routes for a residential multi-storey building
• Perform simplified dimensioning of supply and distribution with focus on rainwater, drainage, domestic water supply and sewage
• Describe the design and components of the ventilation and heating systems
• Determine physical and functional demands for a mechanical ventilation system and select diffusers
• Perform detailed pressure loss calculation and select suitable air handling units
• Calculate heating and cooling loads for a residential building