COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS AND ARCHITECTURE
EU 2 ENGINEERING UTILITIES 2
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION
UNIT 1: BUILDING SUBSYSTEMS
Prepared by:
Joshua Shem Barachina, CE
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
In this unit, here are the following desired learning outcomes:
✘ Determine the different building subsystems and its
interrelationship with a building
✘ Understand the design alternatives to recommend appropriate
solutions that suit the site, climate, building type, and occupants.
✘ Relate the sustainability concept forward through building design,
construction, commissioning, operation and, ultimately, demolition,
recycling and reuse.
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BUILDING SUBSYSTEMS
Building subsystems are a complete group of elements or set
of parts that form and function as a unit within a finished
building.
It is the utilities and services supplied and distributed within a
building generally related to the building environment namely:
HVAC (Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning), lighting,
plumbing and piping (water supply and waste disposal),
electrical supply, gas supply, fire protection, and security
protection, among others.
An efficient building system is made up of many elemental
systems.
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BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is our ability to meet current needs without
harming the environmental, economic, and societal systems
on which future generations will rely for meeting their needs.
A sustainable or green building is designed to lessen the
overall impact of a building on the environment and human
health by efficiently using resources (i.e., energy, materials, and
water), enhancing occupant health and employee
productivity, and eliminating or reducing waste and pollution.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENERGY USE
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HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC systems stands for heating, ventilating,
air-conditioning.
It controls the ambient environment
(temperature, humidity, air flow, and air filtering)
and must be planned for and operated along
with other building components.
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LIGHTING SYSTEM
Modern lighting is demand-oriented, convenient and
energy-saving.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical system should be properly planned since it
plays a fundamental part in the technology we use.
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PLUMBING SYSTEM
The plumbing system are divided into two parts:
water supply and waste disposal systems. As part of
hygiene, water supply systems should not be
contaminated by backflow from waste disposal
systems.
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ACOUSTICAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Acoustical control system is part of mitigating sound
transfer between spaces through design, details, and
insulating materials.
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BUILDING CONVEYING SYSTEM
Building conveying system mechanically move
occupants and goods. In most buildings, these
systems include passenger and freight elevators,
dumbwaiters, escalators, moving ramps and
walkways, and lifts for people and wheelchairs.
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TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Telecommunication system uses electricity, light
(visible and infrared), or radio waves to transmit
signals that carry voice and data transmissions.
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GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM
Gas supply system are set up for certain structures
that require it. Some of these are laboratories,
restaurants, some residential houses, and others
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
Fire protection system is a vital part of the building
safety management systems. The integration of
protection from fire hazard in the building design and
construction is one of the many responsibilities of
architects and engineers.
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SECURITY PROTECTION SYSTEM
Security protection system are designed to guard
persons and property against a broad range of
hazards, including crime, accidents, espionage,
sabotage, subversion, and attack.
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Let’s review some concepts
“An efficient building system is “Sustainability is using
made up of many elemental resources wisely.”
systems.”
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thanks!
Any questions?
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