ARCE453

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ARCE453 - Human Building Interaction

Civil & Arch Engr & MechanicsUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

043863

Course Description

This course introduces the field of Human-Building Interaction (HBI), which seeks to improve the interactions between individuals and the built environment through interdisciplinary approaches. Students will explore topics such as indoor environmental quality (IEQ), user comfort, behavior, productivity/performance, health, and emerging technologies in building design and management. They will also learn about state-of-the-art advancements in HBI and develop a smart electronic system using Arduino and sensors to facilitate HBI, incorporating their own ideas. Lastly, the course emphasizes the strong connections between HBI approaches and sustainability, as well as energy efficiency.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Enrollment Requirements

019763

May be convened with

ARCE553

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No