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Learning Outcomes

TopCourse Description:
This course deals with the principles of microclimatic design both at the building and urban level. It emphasizes on the elements of microclimates and their effects on building design and the planning of urban settlements and vice-versa. The issues of Urban Heat Island and the possible mitigation measures and their application towards achieving comfort and efficiency with special reference to the humid tropics are emphasized.

Objectives:

To appreciate the principles of microclimatic design at the urban level.
To develop an understanding of urban climate specifically the issue of Urban Heat Island and its effects on urban and building design and vice-verse.
To explore appropriate urban and architectural responses to microclimate in the interest of occupant comfort and conservation of energy.
To introduce techniques and tools for climatic analysis and building design
To discuss the climate-related problems of buildings in Singapore and their rectification.

Learning Outcomes:
Students should be able to understand principles of microclimate elements and its impacts on design both at the building and urban levels. It also provides the students some hands-on experience in conducting experiments and the use of simulation tools to discover the impacts of climatology on the building and urban design.

Prerequisites

TopNone

Schedule

TopLecture Outline:

Lecture	Week Dates	Lecture Topics
0	10/8	Orientation week
1	17/8	Climate and Climate Change
2	24/8	The Impact of Urbanization The Singapore Climate
3	31/8	Research tools for Urban Microclimate
4	7/9	Urban Heat Island Effect (1) - Theory
5	14/9	UHI effect – The Singapore Experience
6	21/9	Greenery as UHI mitigation measure
	28/9	Mid Term Break
7	5/10	Cool Roof as UHI mitigation measure
8	12/10	Urban Ventilation as UHI mitigation measure
9	19/10	Anthropogenic heat, Urban Pollution and Glares
10	26/10	Impact of UHI on outdoor thermal comfort and Energy
11	2/11	Passive Design
12	9/11	Final Project Presentation 1
13	16/11	Final Project Presentation 2
14	23/11	Reading Week
15		Final Exam

Synopsis

TopThis course deals with the principles of microclimatic design both at the building and urban level. It emphasizes on the elements of microclimates and their effects on building design and the planning of urban settlements and vice-versa. The issues of Urban Heat Island and the possible mitigation measures and their application towards achieving comfort and efficiency with special reference to the humid tropics are emphasized.

Practical Work

TopA group project will be given which requires the students to carry out field measurement as well as simulation studies

Assessment

TopAssignments : One group project (30%) and one quiz (10%)

Open book examination : 60%