SBSY 5250 — Building Performance Simulation
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: T/ThBostonOnlineTraditionalVideo Streaming
Studies principles of building performance simulations and the application of these tools to improve the design and operation of buildings. Covers the basic principles of simulation and uses a spectrum of available tools for early stage modeling, daylight estimation, analysis of comfort, and whole building validation. Introduces interpretation and validation of results and code-mandated protocols.
Prerequisites
- SBSY 5200 (min C-)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 13 | 64 | 20% | 25.5 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 13% | 35.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 35% | 13.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 92% · W 0% · Th 92% · F 0%
Common patterns: TR (92% of sections), async (8% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Christopher Schaffner (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (SBSY course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All SBSY courses · Plan it at numap.app