Sharon Thomas
Designed for both construction and real estate professionals, this introductory course provides a technical overview of commercial building systems, including design principles, selection and choice, installation, and operating costs. Topics include electrical distribution systems; lighting applications and solutions; basic thermal processes, including heating and cooling; mechanical equipment, energy codes, and commissioning; basic solar design concepts (passive and active); sustainable design concepts; water supply and drainage systems; fire protection systems and fire safety; and vertical transportation.
Note: Registering at least two weeks prior to the start of the course date is highly recommended. Popular classes fill up quickly and more specialized classes need sufficient enrollment.
For general information about this course, please call 212-992-3336 or email sps.realestate@nyu.edu.
If you are registered for an online course and are not able to access/view your course in Brightspace, please note the following:
- It may take at least 24 hours from the time you registered for your information to be transferred into Brightspace.
- New students registering two days or LESS before the start date of the course may experience delayed access.
For additional technical support, contact the IT Service Desk (available 24/7/365) at 212-998-3333 or AskITS@nyu.edu.