LAS685: Environmental Physics / College of Built Environment

The course would focus on the sciences, especially the physics, of the effects of structures on the environment. Generally, it looks at the scientific methods of measuring comfort level of interior and exterior spaces. Specifically, the course looks the importance of comfortable ambience by controlling humidity, air movement, light energy and colors to determine user suitability. The course bridges environmental science with visual aesthetics to create livable spaces based on optimal scientific solutions.