Aims and Fit of Module

To introduce the principles of building services engineering systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water supply systems, lighting, acoustic, electricity, and transportation systems in buildings.

Learning outcomes

A. Apply the fundamental theory of HVAC, lighting, acoustic, electricity, mechanical transportation, water supply, and sustainability to the building service systems design.

B. Analyze and interpret building and building services information to apply on building service engineering system design.


C. Design building services engineering systems by applying sustainable building services design principles according to green building standards.


D. Enhance transferrable skills: Group work, communication skills, interpersonal skills, report writing, and IT skills.

Method of teaching and learning

The content of the module is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, and a group work based coursework.