INTD 3319 - Building Systems for Interior Design

Prerequisite: INTD 2219 or consent of the instructor. This course provides a comprehensive overview of interior construction, building systems, environmental systems, and controls. Structural and non-structural systems, distribution systems, plumbing, energy, fire protection, security, and building controls systems are explored. The principles of lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality and their impact on building occupants are introduced with a focus on sustainable practices. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.