ARCH211 Building Services II
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Architecture
Yilmaz Gür
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course provides knowledge and understanding of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
1. Building Services Handbook, Sixth Edition, Fred Hall And Roger Greeno 2. How Buildings Work, The Natural Order Of Architecture, Third Edition, Edward Allen 3. Handbook Of Green Building Design And Construction LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Sam Kubba 4. Sustainable Construction Green Building Design and Delivery, Charles J. Kibert 5. Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation, Shengwei Wang 6. Building Acoustics, Tor Erik Vigran 7. 2015 Ashrae Handbook Heating, Ventilating, And Air-Conditioning Applications
Additional Literature
Other resources with reading assignments will be posted on Teams weekly.Teaching Methods
Presentations, class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Class debates and student presentations on relevant case studies
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Textbooks 1 |
| 2 | Building Services, an Overview (Temperature-Conduction-Convection-Radiation definitions) | Textbooks 1-7 |
| 3 | Heat emitters- Radiators | Textbooks 3-4 |
| 4 | Radiator locations, enclosures, air flow pattern, air release valve | Textbooks 3-4 |
| 5 | Allocating the radiators in a floor plan exercise | Textbooks 3-4 |
| 6 | Combi Boilers | Textbooks 3-4 |
| 7 | Mid-term Examination | |
| 8 | Passive Cooling | Textbooks 7 |
| 9 | Plumbing on floor plan | Textbooks 3-4 |
| 10 | Sanitaion plumbing desgn and installation | Textbook 5 |
| 11 | Sanitary Water Plumbing, Domestic Hot Water | Textbooks 7 |
| 12 | Rainwater drain pies design | Textbook 6 |
| 13 | Lifts | Textbooks 1 |
| 14 | Fire Control, Detection, Suppression | Textbook 5 |
| 15 | Project Presentations | Textbooks 1-7 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH211.1 | Course | Thursday 13:00 - 14:50 | A F3.8 - Big Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 15:50 | A F2.20 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:50 | A F2.20 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam/Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1
Mid-Term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1
In-Term Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1
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
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Assignments
8 hours ⏳ (2 week × 4 h)
Active Tutorials
9 hours ⏳ (9 week × 1 h)
Home Study
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Project and Presentation
14 hours ⏳ (1 week × 14 h)
Mid-Term Exam
12 hours ⏳ (1 week × 12 h)
Final Exam Study
12 hours ⏳ (1 week × 12 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 [ARCH211] 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 Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH211 | Building Services II | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Yilmaz Gür | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 13:00-15:50 Wednesday: 10:00-11:50 |
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| ygur@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | None | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course provides knowledge and understanding of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings. |
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| Textbook | 1. Building Services Handbook, Sixth Edition, Fred Hall And Roger Greeno 2. How Buildings Work, The Natural Order Of Architecture, Third Edition, Edward Allen 3. Handbook Of Green Building Design And Construction LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Sam Kubba 4. Sustainable Construction Green Building Design and Delivery, Charles J. Kibert 5. Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation, Shengwei Wang 6. Building Acoustics, Tor Erik Vigran 7. 2015 Ashrae Handbook Heating, Ventilating, And Air-Conditioning Applications | |||||||||
| 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 | Presentations, class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Class debates and student presentations on relevant case studies. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | Textbooks 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Building Services, an Overview (Temperature-Conduction-Convection-Radiation definitions) | Textbooks 1-7 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Heat emitters- Radiators | Textbooks 3-4 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Radiator locations, enclosures, air flow pattern, air release valve | Textbooks 3-4 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Allocating the radiators in a floor plan exercise | Textbooks 3-4 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Combi Boilers | Textbooks 3-4 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Mid-term Examination | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Passive Cooling | Textbooks 7 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Plumbing on floor plan | Textbooks 3-4 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Sanitaion plumbing desgn and installation | Textbook 5 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Sanitary Water Plumbing, Domestic Hot Water | Textbooks 7 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Rainwater drain pies design | Textbook 6 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Lifts | Textbooks 1 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Fire Control, Detection, Suppression | Textbook 5 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Project Presentations | Textbooks 1-7 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam/Project | 1 | 40 | 1 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 30 | 1 | Not Allowed | |
| In-Term Project | 1 | 30 | 1 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 1 | 15 | 15 | Assignments | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Active Tutorials | 1 | 9 | 9 | Home Study | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Project and Presentation | 14 | 1 | 14 | Mid-Term Exam | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 05/03/2026 | |||||||||