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Principles of architectural acoustics, sound isolation, and lighting design strategies.
Principles of space planning, ergonomics, building orientation, and aesthetics.
Overview of key Philippine building codes including NBCP, Fire Code, and Accessibility Law.
Strategies for thermal insulation, passive design, and energy conservation.
Fundamentals of building electrical systems, power distribution, and lighting design.
Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems for building safety.
Overview of sustainable building certifications like LEED, BERDE, and EDGE.
Introduction to Building Management Systems (BMS), smart technologies, and IoT.
HVAC systems and vertical transportation (elevators/escalators) in buildings.
Design of water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm drainage systems.