ARCH203 Building Services I
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Architecture
Lejla Krivošić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course aims to have knowledge and understanding of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings. The course looks closely at the applications of some common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure with illustrations, design examples, tables and charts and theory.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007.
Additional Literature
Definitions and concepts of services in building with focus on water supply and drainage Fundamentals of services design and requirements Develop understanding of HVAC systems, heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning systems, illumination and acoustics. Develop understanding of main building services and their design requirements Develop understanding of water supply, drainage and sewage systemsTeaching Methods
Lecture and class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Genral information. HVAC systems, heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning systems | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 2 | Vertical communication, lifts, escalators and moving walkways | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 3 | Electrical installations and illumination | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 4 | Water supply and distribution | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 5 | Types of water supply | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 6 | Sewage and sanitary pipework | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 7 | Sanitary appliances, drainage and layouts | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. |
| 8 | MID TERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Drawing exercise 1&2 | Handouts |
| 10 | Drawing exercise 3&4 | Handouts |
| 11 | Drawing exercise 5&6 | Handouts |
| 12 | Drawing exercise 7&8 | Handousts |
| 13 | Drawing exercise 9&10 | Handouts |
| 14 | Drawing exercise 11&12 | Handouts |
| 15 | Drawing exercise | Handouts |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH203.1 | Course | Monday 13:00 - 14:50 | A F3.7 - Small Architecture Studio & A F3.8 - Big Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 | A F3.9 B | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 | A F3.9 B | |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 | A F3.9 B |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Active tutorials
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
In-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
14 hours ⏳ (7 week × 2 h)
Draw Assignments
12 hours ⏳ (6 week × 2 h)
Home study
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
In-term Exam study
16 hours ⏳ (1 week × 16 h)
Final Exam study
16 hours ⏳ (1 week × 16 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH203] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH203 | Building Services I | 1 | 1 | 4 | Monday 13:00-14:45 | |||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH106 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Lejla Krivošić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 10:00-12:00 Tuesday: 9:00-14:00 Friday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| dleila@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | N/A | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to have knowledge and understanding of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings. The course looks closely at the applications of some common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure with illustrations, design examples, tables and charts and theory. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture and class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. Genral information. HVAC systems, heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning systems | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Vertical communication, lifts, escalators and moving walkways | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Electrical installations and illumination | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Water supply and distribution | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Types of water supply | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Sewage and sanitary pipework | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Sanitary appliances, drainage and layouts | Hall, Fred and Roger Greeno. Building Services Handbook. Elsevier. 2007. | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MID TERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Drawing exercise 1&2 | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Drawing exercise 3&4 | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Drawing exercise 5&6 | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Drawing exercise 7&8 | Handousts | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Drawing exercise 9&10 | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Drawing exercise 11&12 | Handouts | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Drawing exercise | Handouts | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Active tutorials | 6 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| In-term exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 7 | 14 | Draw Assignments | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Home study | 3 | 14 | 42 | In-term Exam study | 16 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Final Exam study | 16 | 1 | 16 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 21/10/2025 | |||||||||