An introduction to interior environmental control through a focus on lighting, acoustics, thermal
comfort and building services. Core considerations: natural and artificial lighting principles and design considerations; acoustics and noise control principles and design considerations with focus on material selection and spatial geometry; exploration of passive design and conventional/alternative energy sources for human thermal comfort; overview of building services documentation including mechanical services, hydraulic services, electrical services, telecommunications and fire protection systems with a focus on coordination with consultants. Emphasis is on the understanding of interior environmental control through studio based exercises and precedent studies.