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Cspalecture1 130926080859 Phpapp01 PDF
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A BUILDING?
Commercial / Institutional Buildings– Large Size The primary function of
buildings is to provide shelter
Atostructure that has a roof
its occupants.
ROOF
and walls and stands
permanently in one place.
Group Housing – Medium Size
WALLS
A structure that has a roof and walls and stands permanently in one place.
The primary function of buildings is to provide shelter to its occupants.
•HVAC Systems:
stands for “heating, ventilating and air-conditioning” and includes a variety of
active mechanical/electrical systems to provide thermal control in buildings
Control of the thermal environment is a key objective for virtually all occupied
buildings. Better thermal comfort will influence occupant health, satisfaction and
productivity.
•Site Drainage: water, drainage, sanitary disposal,
Removal of waste water from kitchens, bathrooms, sinks, soil waste(toilet waste),
storm water management and surface runoff to local sewerage system.
•Gas Supply: cooking gas, commercial gas, oxygen & nitrogen gas in hospitals
Storage, Piping, Pressure Regulation & Supply of gas from its container to
required area.
•Fire protection: water supply, water sprinklers, fire and smoke detection,
announcement.
Electrical systems : Brief Introduction
•Electrical power:
Normal, standby, emergency power supply and distribution
•Lighting:
Interior, exterior, emergency light.
•Auxiliary:
Telephone, data, audio and video sound
•Automation:
Environmental controls, management, automated lighting,
automated parking, etc.
Importance Of Building Services
•Building services are indispensable for buildings.
•As an example certain types of building such as department store or
industrial buildings are almost 100% dependent on electrical lighting,
ventilating and air-conditioning and
•High rise buildings rely on vertical transportation and high speed
pressure for water supply.
•The implementation of services demands a considerable amount of
floor and ceiling so proper planning is necessary for their allocation.
What Is The Role Of An Architect ?
•Responsible for the design and planning of the mechanical,
electrical and public health systems required for the safe,
comfortable and environmentally friendly operation of modern
buildings.
•Building should be designed such that it provides better lighting,
comfortable space, temperature and air quality, convenient power
and communication capability, high quality sanitation and reliable
systems for the protection of life and property.
Course Content
Unit-I:
a. Introduction to definition and meaning of “Building Services” and “Service
Infrastructure in relation to various scales of the built environment.
b. Various services required in contemporary buildings and the role of the
architect in providing for these,
Unit-II
a. Introduction to the basic services such as Water Supply, Sewerage and
Electrical Services required in a single storied residential building.
Unit III
a. Details of essential fittings and fixtures required in a single storied residential
building.
Thank You