The course introduces a simple understanding of building as an ntegration of various systems and components to perform a certain function. The discipline of Architectural Engineering and the role of Architectural Engineers in the process of building design, construction and operation are explained. The need for Architectural Engineers in Saudi Arabia. An overview of building technology and systems developments from the point view of building materials and environmental sciences.
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Introduction to Architectural Engineering; Graphical methods and techniques in architectural design and presentation; drawing tools and materials; architectural drafting conventions; orthographic projections and views, their types and use in building presentation. Shades and shadows techniques. Freehand sketching and model-making techniques. Computer graphics using simple software tools, 2D- drawings, 3D-modeling, rendering, and image processing. Major CAD drafting, and presentation software tools will be used with emphasis on the production, management, and presentation of project information.
The course includes two inter-related parts: Part-I: The social and cultural factors and use of materials that contributed to the development of the unique architecture such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Islamic, Industrial Revolution and Contemporary architecture. Part-II: The process of architectural design in the form of phases, objectives, activities, and parties involved. Models for design problem-solving utilizing graphic thinking are exercised through both abstract sketches and definitive designs to tackle simple design problems. The building function, construction materials and systems, cultural and environmental constraints, and climatic influences are emphasized.
Pre-Requisites: ARE201 Or ARE101
Properties, behavior, and selection of building materials including wood, laminates, cements, aggregates, concrete, masonry mortar, steel, and finishing materials. Structural and architectural use of traditional and modern building materials. Introduction to basic methods of construction; excavation, foundations, building systems, and construction equipment and general techniques in wood, masonry, and concrete construction. New building materials. Visits to building sites and materials manufacturers.
Construction systems including foundation, superstructure, enclosure (walls and roofs), interior finishes, partitions, and ceilings. Construction and detailing of site-built and prefabricated systems. Selection methods and criteria for appropriate design as a function of climate and energy use, labor and material availability, maintenance and replacement patterns, safety, functionality, and cultural context. Course material comprehension is ensured through submission of sketches, to-scale detail drawings and model-development of the introduced systems.
Pre-Requisites: ARE211
Introduction to Thermal Science, basic concepts of Thermodynamics, First and second laws of thermodynamics, application to system control, volume, internal energy and enthalpy. Fluid Mechanics, properties of fluids, forces and motion, fluid hydrostatic, dynamic equations of continuity, energy, and linear momentum with application to flow situations and measurements. Heat Transfer fundamentals and their application in buildings.
Pre-Requisites: MATH102 And PHYS102
Introduction to personal computing, computer components and their functions, operating systems such as DOS, Windows, MAC platforms, hard disk management. Computer facilities at KFUPM. Introduction to general computer applications in architectural offices such as, Spreadsheets and Databases. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design which includes: 2D drawings, 3D modeling, rendering, and image processing. Major CAD drafting, and presentation packages will be used for the production, management, and presentation of project information. Note: ARE 221 and ARC 124 are equivalent; only one can be taken for credit.
Pre-Requisites: ARE201 Or ARE101
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Introduction to building materials and construction systems. Properties and usage of building materials such as wood, steel, masonry, cement, concrete, glass, plastics and others. Modern and smart building materials. Construction systems including sub and super structural, wall, floor and roof systems. Building water, vapor proofing and thermal insulation. Innovative and emerging construction systems and methods. The course lab covers conducting standard tests on the properties and behavior of samples of various building materials.
Continuation of higher-level practice of the design process through the design of more complex buildings and larger project sites. The concept of building design in a multi-disciplinary and integrative approach is adopted. Basic elements of architectural form and space and how they can be manipulated, organized in the development of architectural design concept and their visual implications are explored. The integration and interfaces of the inter-related and mutual impact of building structural and environmental control systems within the building design concept, function, form and spatial organization is emphasized.
Pre-Requisites: ARE202
Introduction to construction documents, divisions, and graphical standards developed to clearly communicate architectural designs for their proper execution. Students are required to produce a full set of working drawings drawn in 2D using proper CAD software, for a small or medium-scale building. The drawing set focuses on presenting technically precise architectural working and shop drawings with proper sequence and graphical standards covering the different components of the building such as layout (site plan), floor plans, sections, elevations and necessary architectural details as well as required door and window schedules. Management of drawings in the workplace and Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues are introduced.
Pre-Requisites: ARE230 And ARE301
Introduction to architectural acoustics. Room acoustics and noise sources, measurements, and control. Acoustical properties of materials and room shapes. Sound absorption and transmission. Computer applications in room acoustics simulation.
Introduction to basic concepts, terminology and design methods for building mechanical systems. Thermal comfort, building thermal performance, and heating & cooling load calculation procedures. Fire protection systems and smoke control. Water supply and distribution systems; waste and drainage systems. Vertical transportation systems. Computer applications.
Pre-Requisites: ARE220 Or (MATH106 And (PHYS101 Or PHYS133) )
Fundamental principles and engineering procedures for the design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning systems (HVAC); HVAC system characteristics; system and equipment selection; duct design and layout. Energy conservation techniques. Computer applications.
Pre-Requisites: ARE322
Concept of light, vision, and color. Luminaries and lamps. Lighting system design procedures; calculation and measurement techniques, evaluation of interior lighting quality, and daylighting. Computer applications in artificial and daylighting analysis and design.
Introduction to basic phenomena, and concepts of architectural lighting and acoustics. Electrical light sources, lighting systems, and design methods, quantity and quality of illumination. Daylighting. Lighting measurements, instruments and methods. Acoustical properties of materials and constructions. Room acoustics and noise control. Measuring methods and equipment. Acoustic design of auditoria. Impact of acoustical and lighting system on Architectural design. Computer applications.
Pre-Requisites: PHYS133 Or PHYS101
Construction management fundamentals, preparing the bid package, general conditions, special conditions and contract specifications and documents, issues during construction phase, construction contracts, construction labor, materials management, cost estimating, including determination of materials, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, and other construction costs, cost controls. Project planning and scheduling, project cash flow and funding, and construction safety.
Pre-Requisites: ARE230 Or (ARE211 And ARE212) Or CE204
Basic concepts of building economics including time value of money, life cycle costing, cost and benefit ratio analysis, depreciation, and depletion. Fundamental concepts of equipment economics and cost: the owning and operating costs of equipment and determining the economic life of equipment. Estimating productivity of the different categories of the construction equipment such as: excavating and lifting, loading and hauling, compacting and finishing, Evaluation and selection of equipment. Construction engineering design within economic constraints including design of temporary support systems. Computer Applications.
Pre-Requisites: ARE330 Or ARE413
Fundamental principles and engineering procedures for the design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning systems; HVAC systems characteristics; system and equipment selection; duct design and layout. Energy conservation techniques. Computer applications.
Fundamental principles and engineering procedures for the design of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning systems; HVAC systems characteristics; system and equipment selection; duct design and layout. Energy conservation techniques. Computer applications.
Beginning of coop in summer. Description as given in ARE 351.
A continuous period of 28 weeks is spent in the building industry to acquire practical experience in the Architectural Engineering under the supervision and guidance of the employer and the academic advisor. During this period the student gains an in-depth exposure and appreciation of the Architectural Engineering profession. The student is required to write a detailed report about his training period under the regulation of the ARE department.
End of coop in summer. Description as given in ARE 351.
A continuous period of fifteen weeks is spent in the industry to acquire practical experience in the field of Architectural Engineering under the supervision and guidance of the employer and the academic advisor. During this period, the student gains an in-depth exposure and appreciation of the Architectural Engineering profession. The student is required to write a technical report and conduct an oral presentation about his practical work experience. The report should emphasize duties assigned and completed by the student and the gained skills, abilities and values
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
A continuous period of fifteen weeks is spent in the industry to acquire practical experience in the field of Architectural Engineering under the supervision and guidance of the employer and the academic advisor. During this period, the student gains an in-depth exposure and appreciation of the Architectural Engineering profession. The student is required to write a technical report and conduct an oral presentation about his practical work experience. The report should emphasize duties assigned and completed by the student and the gained skills, abilities and values
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
A comprehensive course that integrates various components of the curriculum in a comprehensive engineering design project. The project should include development of system design and analysis techniques such as integrated design of structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental systems. The design should take place with consideration to appropriate constraints such as economic, safety, reliability, ethics, environmental, social, and cultural factors. Public oral presentations and written reports of the final design are essential requirements for completion of the course. Computer applications and team work, where appropriate, are greatly encouraged.
Introduction to the approach and procedure of system, component, or process design to meet desired needs; types and impact of design constraints; requirements of the senior design project; topic selection, scope and limitations; collection of data, literature review; codes and standards identification; computing essentials, recognition of ethical responsibilities of the professional practice. A technical report and public oral presentation documenting the proposal of the senior project are fundamental requirements for completing the course. Teamwork is emphasized and greatly encouraged.
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
This is the first of two courses for the multidisciplinary, capstone project. Multidisciplinary teams will be formed, projects will be defined, and project management discussed
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
This is the second of two courses for the multidisciplinary, capstone project. Multidisciplinary teams undertake product definition, generation of conceptual designs, product development, and presentation of final products. Students integrate knowledge acquired from prior courses into multidisciplinary comprehensive engineering design projects with multiple constraints and use engineering standards while further developing their communication skills and life-long learning techniques. The project includes integrative design and analysis techniques in the areas of Building Structures, Building Mechanical Systems, Building Electrical Systems, and Construction/Construction Management.
A survey of Construction Management: Basic concepts, preparing the bid package, issues during construction phase, construction contracts, legal structure, time planning/control. Project cash flow; project funding, equipment ownership, equipment productivity, construction operations, construction labor, materials management and safety. Types of specifications, technical division, changes, bonds, liens, general conditions, special conditions and contract documents.
Fundamental concepts in the planning, design, and construction of complete structures. Design philosophies and criteria. The nature of loads and probabilistic determination of design loads. Selection of structural systems for buildings. Approximate analysis for preliminary design. Utilization of computers in structural engineering. Special problems in tall building.
Pre-Requisites: CE305 Or ARC232
Innovation in architectural and structural design. Architectural form and structural function; interpretation of basic and advanced structural principles with an intuitive graphical method. Case studies; biomimetics; bioinspired structures to increase structural efficiency. Innovative structural materials: the use of glass as structural material, innovative reinforcements for composite structures, smart and nanostructured materials; kinetic architecture. Innovations in digital media and factors contributing to innovative structural solutions. Recent developments in the field of adaptive structures.
Pre-Requisites: CE305 Or ARC232
Concepts and design of complex structures including high-rise buildings, long-span structures and advanced seismic systems. Functional requirements, technologies and processes used in high-rise building construction. Foundation systems; typical vertical and horizontal loads on high-rise buildings, structural steel and reinforced concrete construction. Planning, system selection, modeling, analysis and design of high-rise buildings. The design process of a typical high-rise building project. Design procedures, codes of practice and computer software to design steel and concrete high-rise buildings. Sustainability features in modern high-rise buildings.
Pre-Requisites: CE315 Or CE408
Concepts and design of complex structures including high-rise buildings, long-span structures and advanced seismic systems. Functional requirements, technologies and processes used in high-rise building construction. Foundation systems; typical vertical and horizontal loads on high-rise buildings, structural steel and reinforced concrete construction. Planning, system selection, modeling, analysis and design of high-rise buildings. The design process of a typical high-rise building project. Design procedures, codes of practice and computer software to design steel and concrete high-rise buildings. Sustainability features in modern high-rise buildings. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Concepts and design of complex structures including high-rise buildings, long-span structures and advanced seismic systems. Functional requirements, technologies and processes used in high-rise building construction. Foundation systems; typical vertical and horizontal loads on high-rise buildings, structural steel and reinforced concrete construction. Planning, system selection, modeling, analysis and design of high-rise buildings. The design process of a typical high-rise building project. Design procedures, codes of practice and computer software to design steel and concrete high-rise buildings. Sustainability features in modern high-rise buildings.
Concepts and practices of advanced building envelopes. Engineering materials used in the building envelope, mechanical, chemical and physical properties, and durability performance. Components of building envelopes, dynamic and interactive facades. Environmental-response and adaptive facades. “Glass walls” technologies, chromogenic, mechanical, thermal collecting and power producing, thermal storage and insulation, active coating. Innovative technologies for building skins, New and smart materials for intelligent building envelopes, architectural membranes, and phase change material. Eco-materials for a sustainable building skin. Integrating photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies into facades. Double skin and cavity facades. Kinetic skins, biomimicry and biomimetics. Intelligent sensing and control. High-tech lightweight building envelopes. Green walls and roofs. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Building performance, definition and aspects of evaluation. Feedback to building designers and operators. ASHRAE’s Performance Measurement Protocols (PMP). Performance of measured energy, water, and indoor environmental quality: thermal comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ), visual comfort, and acoustical comfort. Acceptable levels of building service for the building occupants. Measure category and level: objectives of the measurement, metrics to be used, available instrumentation and spatial resolution and units of measure. Analysis procedures. Performance evaluation and benchmarks. Measurement and Verification (M&V) Protocol. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Sources, properties, transport and fate, human exposure, and adverse responses to indoor air pollutants. Factors affecting the levels of air pollutants in the indoor environment. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) control strategies and engineered technologies to mitigate impacts of gaseous and particulate phase of air pollutants indoors. The impact of equipment, floor coverings, furnishings, cleaning practices, and human activities on IAQ including carbon dioxide, VOCs, re-suspended dust, and airborne molds and fungi. Principles of ventilation in buildings. The influence of different ventilation strategies on IAQ in Buildings. Prerequisite: ARE 322 or Department’s Approval
Pre-Requisites: ARE322
Introduction to architectural acoustics, basic theory; sound behavior; sound quantities, units and measurements; noise sources; sound absorption, sound reflection, transmission; sound isolation methods, design and control techniques, room acoustics, quality indicators, principles of room design for good hearing and freedom from noise in buildings. Digital technologies in sound measurements, computer utilization in acoustical modeling and simulation. Emerging technologies and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Sound propagation in rooms and reverberation. Requirements for the acoustical design of space for speech, and/or music, (e.g. studios, auditorium and multipurpose halls). Acoustical indicators and techniques for evaluating room acoustics quality. Sound Reinforcement Systems (SRS), functions, basic components and types. Functional diagrams and loudspeaker systems. Microphone analysis and microphone types. Other sound sensors, transducers and devices. SRS layouts. Calculations for an efficient SRS in enclosures. Electronic background masking systems. Modeling and simulation of room acoustics. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Noise sources and their effect. Transmission of noise in buildings; air-borne and structure-borne noise. Sound isolation and sound insulating construction. Mechanical systems noise and vibration. Active and passive noise control techniques. Vibration control methods. Digital technology and computer utilization in noise control in buildings. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Plumbing systems components including water treatment, heating and pumping equipment, plumbing fixtures, plumbing piping, and installation materials. Design standards and plumbing codes and specifications. Fire suppression systems, components including standpipes and hose systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, wet sprinkler systems, pumping equipment, piping, and installation. Design standards using NFPA codes and specifications. The design of fire sprinkler system, layout and specifications using computer applications.
Pre-Requisites: ARE322
Building perimeter protection, attack alarm systems, alarm transfer systems (equipment fault and lift alarms), video surveillance (CCTV) monitoring systems, access control systems, fire detection and warning systems, sprinkler systems and smoke exhaust and control systems. Intrusion detection system. Data communication systems, emergency lighting and signage systems. Time tracking, UPS systems, PA and audio evacuation systems. Safety issues in the design of escape exits, safe design of staircases and horizontal circulations (pathways and corridors). Building Management Systems (BMS). Innovative technologies. Case Studies Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Contract documents, divisions of specifications, types of specifications, technical divisions options and alternatives, contracts, time and money, changes bonds liens, government contracts, general conditions, special conditions, proposal form, instruction to bidders, invitations to bid, checking, interpretation of specifications, and computerized specifications. Saudi standard public works contract.
Basic concepts of building economics: initial cost, life-cycle cost, cost and benefit ratio analysis, and control of cost and depreciation. Cost estimating, including determination of materials, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, and other construction costs. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Planning, scheduling, and control of construction projects using: Critical Path Method (CPM), The precedence diagram method (PDM), Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); and scheduling of repetitive projects (LOB), Resource leveling and allocation, Scheduling with limited resources; and Time-cost trade-off and Integrated project time and cost control (Earned value).
Pre-Requisites: ARE330 Or CE422
The cost estimate, overhead and contingency, labor, equipment, excavation, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning, profit.
Pre-Requisites: ARE330 Or ARE413
Life cycle costing, applications of economic evaluation methods and risk analysis techniques, selection of building designs and building components, decision to accept or reject a project, decisions on building location, lease or buy decisions, allocating limited budgets among competing projects, decisions on timing of equipment replacements, selecting combinations of interdependent systems.
Pre-Requisites: ARE331 Or ARE431
Fundamentals of construction safety; causes of accidents; accident investigation; techniques of safety management; the safety policy; risk assessment, monitoring and control; the health and safety plan; training; safety meetings; construction hazards; construction health and safety law; the use of virtual / augmented reality, wearable sensors / IoT and virtual construction / BIM (Building Information Modeling) for construction safety; applications of machine learning and data analytics for construction safety.
Fire safety objectives; fire inception and propagation in buildings; factors controlling fire severity; the role of fire protection engineers; fire detection and notification systems; fire suppression systems; means of egress and evacuation systems; smoke management and ventilation techniques; hazard and risk assessment procedures; fire stopping; fire proofing and fire retardant treatments; fire resisting elements separating buildings or compartments within buildings; fire hazards common in the workplace; post-fire activities in the workplace; fire problems in high-rise buildings; IoT-based architecture for fire prevention; potentials of IoT technologies for fire prevention in smart buildings and cities: hazardous source monitoring and early fire warnings, on-site situational assessment, management of fire safety equipment; case studies.
Introduction to decision analysis, the application of structured techniques for organizing and analyzing complex decisions to assist decision makers. Modeling and structuring decisions. The techniques and methods used in multi-criteria decision analysis including the law of comparative judgment, pairwise comparison, decision trees, influence diagrams, value of information, sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation, the Analytic Network Process (ANP), Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT), Simple Multi-attribute Rating Technique (SMART). Examples and case studies covering multi-criteria decision problems in architectural engineering with multiple non-conflicting and/or conflicting objectives. “Decision Support” calculators and software tools.
Overview of facilities planning and management, facilities management (FM) skills and functions, operation and maintenance management, building performance, outsourcing FM services, space management and utilization, business continuity during facility renovations, facilities obsolescence and refurbishment, facilities quality management, asset management, human resource management, FM information systems, benchmarking performance, risk management, facilities resource efficiency.
Introduction to basic concepts of building maintenance management. Classification of maintenance types, Work order types, Planning and scheduling of maintenance works using arrow notation, Maintenance contract documents and types, Maintenance Management Systems, Estimating maintenance manpower requirements, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Pre-Requisites: ARE230 Or CE204
Principles of solar energy collection, conversion, storage and distribution. Solar water heating, space heating and cooling applications, components and systems. Passive solar strategies. Computer applications. Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Consent of the Instructor
Application of thermal sciences to the evaluation of building energy systems; energy estimating methods; computer models for estimating building energy consumption; applications of various energy analysis computer programs; design methods for reducing energy consumption in buildings. Prerequisite: ARE 322 or Consent of the Instructor
Introduction to Computer-Aided Building Design (CABD) software tools, their potentials, and limitations. Production of building systems design using computers. Use of computers in space planning, cost analysis, structural design, building services layout, mechanical systems, energy analysis, lighting analysis and design, and room acoustics evaluation. Choice of a software upon given conditions. Use and application of selected package(s) for various building applications. Prerequisite: ARE 221 or Consent of the Instructor
Computer-based decision making problem solving, database and integrated approaches. Introduction to the theory of artificial intelligence and knowledge-based systems in Architectural Engineering . Conceptual design of CAD systems involving knowledge-based approach. Overview of available Expert System shells, their potentials and limitations. Applications of selected packages in building design problems. Prerequisite: ICS 102, ARE 221; or Consent of the Instructor
Introduction to lighting systems. Lighting requirements under different working conditions. Detailed understanding of artificial lighting sources. Quantity and quality of light for various architectural spaces. Polar curves for various artificial lighting sources. Design of artificial lighting systems for avoiding glare. Lighting control techniques. Artificial lighting design of outdoor spaces. Computer applications. Prerequisite: EE 312 or Department’s Approval
Pre-Requisites: EE312
Introduction to daylighting. Sources of daylighting. Solar spectrum and its relationship to daylight availability. Weather phenomenon and daylighting. Concepts of cloudiness and design sky. Performance of building materials with respect to daylighting such as reflectivity and absorption. Detailed study of daylight transmission through openings with shading devices. Solar geometry and design of sun-shading devices. Design of openings in desert areas with respect to glare and overheating. Computer and lab methods for the study of daylight in buildings. Prerequisite: EE 312 or Department’s Approval
Pre-Requisites: EE312
Introduction to building automation systems, (BAS). BAS hardware, sensors and control devices. Surveillance systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems. Control of HVAC system. Control of electrical and lighting systems. Automation of building systems integration and the construction process. Energy management systems. Common BAS protocols. BAS upgrading and management. Post occupancy evaluation and emerging automation trends. Prerequisite: ARE 322 or Department’s Approval
Pre-Requisites: ARE322
Introduction to different lighting systems. Lighting requirements under different working conditions. Detailed understanding of artificial lighting sources. Quantity and quality of light for various architectural spaces. Polar curves for various artificial lighting sources. Design of artificial lighting systems for avoiding glare. Artificial lighting design of outdoor spaces. Prerequisite: ARE 325 or Consent of the Instructor
Introduction to daylighting. Sources of daylighting. Solar spectrum and its relationship to daylight availability. Weather phenomenon and daylighting. Concept of cloudiness and design sky: Performance of building materials with respect to daylighting such as reflectivity and absorption. Decomposition and decoloring of materials under daylight. Detailed study of daylight transmission through openings with shading devices. Solar geometry and design of sun-shading devices. Computer and lab methods for the study of daylight in buildings. Design of openings in desert areas with respect to glare and overheating. Prerequisite: ARE 325 or Consent of the Instructor
Acoustical phenomena in enclosed spaces. Sound-absorbing materials and constructions. Acoustical requirements for the design of enclosures for speech and music (e.g. studios, auditoria, and multipurpose halls). Techniques for evaluating room acoustics performance. Sound reinforcement systems; principal uses, basic elements, functional diagrams, and loudspeaker systems. Computer applications in sound behavior modeling and evaluation. Prerequisite: ARE 320 or Consent of the Instructor
Noise sources and their effect. Transmission of noise in buildings; air-borne and structure-borne noise. Sound isolation and sound insulating construction. Mechanical systems noise and vibration. Noise control techniques. Computer applications. Prerequisite: ARE 320 or Consent of the Instructor
Basic concepts of building maintenance management. Classification of maintenance types, work orders types, planning and scheduling of maintenance works, maintenance contract types. Organizing preventive maintenance activities. Maintenance contract documents.
An introduction to the application of modeling techniques to problems in construction management. Topics include the application of linear programming, transportation and assignment techniques, materials management, queuing and simulation.
Contract documents, divisions of specifications, types of specifications,technical divisions options and alternatives, contracts, time and money, changes bonds liens, government contracts, general conditions, special conditions, proposal form, instruction to bidders, invitations to bid, checking, interpretation of specifications,and computerized specifications. Saudi standard public works contract.
The concept of sustainability in the building sector. Green and sustainable buildings (GSBs), definitions, objectives, elements and characteristics of GSBs. Sustainability implications of the practice of engineering solutions in the built environment. Environmental, social and economic benefits of GSB. Occupant health, comfort, productivity, energy efficiency, pollution reduction. Active vs. passive design strategies. Sustainable and integrated building design (SIBD). Examples of GSBs practices. Green building materials and systems. GSBs local and international organizations, standards. Assessment, rating systems and certification of GSBs. Case studies. Introduction and preparation towards the LEED Green Associate (GA) Exam.
The concept of smart buildings, definition and characteristics. Automation technologies, cognitive automation (CA), digital direct controls (DDC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) - their capabilities, future potential, and application to smart building design, construction and operation. IoT and ML in smart space design, construction and operation. AI utilization in sustainable energy management; safety and security. Inter-building/space communication and collaboration. Occupant comfort, personalization and interactions. Obstacles to change and adoption of IoT and AI solutions. Best practices and strategies to bring IoT and AI into smart buildings. The impact of AI and ML on the future of buildings, communities and cities. Case studies, lessons learned, challenges, and future directions of research in the field.
Pre-Requisites: COE292
Fundamentals of sustainable and smart energy systems. Energy Efficiency (EE), definition, importance, and critical factors. Sustainable energy solutions for energy-efficient buildings. Energy auditing, testing, and measurements. Building management systems. Energy retrofitting. Maintenance and commissioning. Renewable energy sources. Solar and wind power solutions for buildings. Assessment of renewable energy systems. Smart meters. Hybrid energy systems. Energy performance and renewable energy modeling tools. Sustainable energy policies
Current construction processes; construction material selection; construction methods, materials and equipment; current field practice and safety considerations; Planning and scheduling of construction operations; project cost estimation and control; project contracts and specifications; claims and dispute resolution.
Introduction to machine learning for construction; classification and regression; linear regression, logistic regression, decision tree; ensemble learning and random forests; neural networks and deep learning and their applications in construction; clustering and dimensionality reduction; examples and case studies from the construction industry including cost estimation, productivity estimation, prediction of building energy consumption, forecasting labour productivity, prediction of construction operation duration, contractors bid decisions making, etc.
Variable contents. State-of-the-art advanced topics in the field of Architectural Engineering.
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Introduction to mosque functional requirements and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ); mosque standards, and design Criteria; Heating , Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems, requirements for intermittent operation, mosque zoning; Air quality and ventilation; Energy efficiency measures; Sound quality and acoustical guidelines; Safety issues; Mosque lighting systems, lighting control; Exterior and interior finishes and furniture; Ablution area; Operational strategies, Assessment of existing mosques. (NOT Credited for ARE Students) Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department’s Approval
Selection and development of a research topic in one of the curriculum areas of Architectural Engineering, namely Building Structures, Building Mechanical Systems, Building Electrical Systems, and Construction/Construction Management, developing a successful proposal, including research objectives and methodology, managing and carrying out research tasks, communicating the research findings via effective technical report. Prerequisite: Department’s Approval