ARC 441

Building Climatology

Studies in how climatic factors affect human comfort. Climatic decisions in the design process, identification and analysis of climatic problems, solar radiation and the control of heat and glare. Thermal characteristics of building materials. The climatic zones of Nigeria and their characteristics. Study of traditional buildings in the various climatic zones and their problem-solving potentials.

 

Course Code
ARC 441
Department
Architecture
Campus
Sumas University
Level
400 Level, Undergraduate
Instructor
Sumas University Lecturer
Semester
First Semester