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Building Services II
Technische Installationen II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:39
Abstract
Subject of the lecture "Building Services" is the Integration of Building Services into the Architectural design. Focuses will be the task of the architect in the planning process, the instruments of planning and to transmit the necessary knowledge by examples.
Objective
The lecture BS II (Building services II) shows the integration of all technical installations (HVCSE) in the building desing and demonstrates the instruments in the planning process. (construction and simulation). The tasks of the architect in the planing process are outlined and the knowlege therefore is tought.
Content
An introduction to building installations, including air conditioning, electricity supplies (both high voltage supplies and low voltage current), the installation of lifts, conveyor belt and loading bay systems is presented. The basics will be dealt with through the stages of concept, pre-design, and design. Criteria for evaluating building systems and their components will be explored. The interrelationship between a building’s functional requirements and the technology available for its realisation, will be discussed. Students also learn how to calculate the necessary area and height, which will be taken up by technical installations, shafts and required empty spaces for such installations, in a building. The pros and cons of centralized or decentralized supply systems will be discussed. Other topics include: coordination and planning of the construction sequences: pre-design through design; less technology through correct design; facades; storage construction. Practical exercises on ‘real life’ building projects will be undertaken.
Resources
Lecture Notes
die Vorlesungsunterlagen sind in deutscher Sprache auf der homepage der Professur veröffentlicht und können im pdf-Format frei heruntergeladen werden.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- Skript Vorlesung, Taschenrechner, eigene Unterlagen
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Technische Installationen II |
|
3 h weekly |