| CODE | EVD5101 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Lighting | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Environmental Design | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit, through the lecturing component, exposes the students to the concepts of natural light as the first source of energy, that is easily accessible and has zero energy consumption. Through practical fieldwork and computer modelling students learn aspects of control of natural and artificial light within and around buildings through a series of case studies. They will also be given an introduction to artificial lighting and emerging lighting technologies such as LED’s, presence detection and similar energy-sensitive control device. Study-unit Aims The aims of this study-unit are to expose the students to the concepts of : - natural light, its measurement and its importance in environmental design; - perception of archiectural spaces; - the psychological aspects & its effects on the circadian rythm (biologocal clock); - specific requirements for/against use of natural light in buildings; - the use of daylight factor to determine deep plan penetration for: + energy efficiency + task reqeuirements + destracting vs destructive glare. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Given the knowledge of how to measure available natural light, students will be able to quantify the amount of light needed in a space, depending on its specific use. - Given an awareness of standards and BAT ( best available technology), students shall be able to identify the appropriate lighting for a use-specific environment. - Given user-specific requirements, students will be able to quantify & balance between natural and artificial lighting, balancing user comfort with energy efficiency. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Produce an in-depth study of lighting for a project, working with specific tools and media, demonstrating competency in quantifiable energy efficiency measures. - Given one or a number of case studies, make their own judgement to assess the quality of light in a use-dedicated space. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Main Text/s: - Lighting - David Loe - Environmental Design of Buildings - An introduction for Architects & Engineers - Randall Thomas Supplementary Readings: - Climate Responsive Design - Richard Hyde - Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment - Langston, Ding |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Fieldwork, Lectures and Tutorials | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Vincent M. Buhagiar |
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