MEP Design Course

Lesson 1 • Reading Architectural Drawings

Develops ability to extract spatial and structural data from architectural documents. Prepares students to coordinate MEP layouts with building geometry.

Lesson 2 • Codes, Standards, and Regulations

Introduces regulatory frameworks governing MEP design without jurisdiction-specific codes. Students apply compliance thinking to design decisions.

Lesson 3 • Building Systems Overview

Surveys mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as integrated building infrastructure. Connects system functions to occupant comfort and safety.

Lesson 4 • Introduction to MEP Engineering

Defines MEP scope, professional roles, and project lifecycle involvement. Grounds students in the discipline before technical content begins.

Lesson 1 • HVAC Equipment Scheduling

Produces equipment schedules listing capacities, airflows, and performance data. Schedules serve as procurement and installation references.

Lesson 2 • Thermal Load Calculations

Teaches heat gain and heat loss analysis as the basis for equipment sizing. Accurate loads prevent oversizing and energy waste.

Lesson 3 • Ductwork Design and Sizing

Applies friction loss and velocity methods to size supply, return, and exhaust ducts. Proper sizing ensures airflow balance and noise control.

Lesson 4 • Ventilation and Air Quality

Covers outdoor air requirements, filtration, and indoor air quality targets. Links ventilation design to occupant health and regulatory minimums.

Lesson 1 • Storm Water Management

Addresses roof drainage, area drains, and site stormwater conveyance sizing. Connects plumbing design to civil and architectural drainage strategies.

Lesson 2 • Plumbing Drawing Production

Develops skills in producing riser diagrams, floor plan layouts, and detail drawings. Drawings must convey installation intent clearly to contractors.

Lesson 3 • Sanitary Drainage and Venting

Teaches gravity drainage sizing, trap requirements, and vent stack design. Proper venting prevents siphonage and maintains system hygiene.

Lesson 4 • Plumbing Fixture Selection

Guides selection of fixtures based on occupancy, water efficiency, and accessibility. Fixture choices affect both system sizing and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 1 • Electrical Load Calculations

Applies demand factor methods to calculate connected and design loads for buildings. Accurate load data drives panel and service sizing decisions.

Lesson 2 • Conductor and Conduit Sizing

Applies ampacity tables and voltage drop limits to select wire sizes and conduit types. Correct sizing ensures safety and energy efficiency.

Lesson 3 • Overcurrent Protection Design

Covers breaker and fuse selection, coordination, and arc flash considerations. Protection devices must clear faults without nuisance tripping.

Lesson 4 • Power Distribution Architecture

Explains service entrance, main switchgear, distribution panels, and branch circuits. Students trace power flow from utility to end device.

Lesson 1 • Lighting Fundamentals

Introduces photometric quantities, lamp types, and luminaire characteristics. Foundational knowledge required before layout and calculation work.

Lesson 2 • Exterior and Site Lighting

Covers parking, pathway, facade, and security lighting design principles. Exterior lighting must meet safety standards while minimizing light pollution.

Lesson 3 • Interior Lighting Layout

Develops skills in placing luminaires for uniform illumination across space types. Layout decisions balance aesthetics, energy use, and maintenance access.

Lesson 4 • Lighting Control Systems

Specifies occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and dimming strategies. Controls reduce energy consumption and support building automation integration.

Lesson 1 • Sprinkler System Layout

Applies hazard classification and coverage area rules to place sprinkler heads. Correct layout ensures full coverage without exceeding hydraulic limits.

Lesson 2 • Special Hazard Suppression Systems

Introduces clean agent, gaseous, and kitchen suppression systems for special occupancies. Students identify when alternative suppression is required.

Lesson 3 • Fire Alarm System Design

Covers detector selection, notification appliance placement, and panel configuration. Alarm systems must meet life safety performance requirements.

Lesson 4 • Fire Protection System Types

Surveys wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems. System selection depends on occupancy hazard and environmental conditions.

Lesson 1 • BIM Fundamentals for MEP

Introduces BIM concepts, LOD levels, and MEP modeling requirements. Establishes the digital framework used throughout coordination workflows.

Lesson 2 • MEP Modeling in BIM Software

Develops hands-on skills in modeling ductwork, piping, conduit, and cable trays. Accurate models enable reliable clash detection and quantity extraction.

Lesson 3 • Spatial Coordination Strategies

Applies zone allocation and routing hierarchy to prevent clashes proactively. Coordination zones reduce rework during construction.

Lesson 4 • Clash Detection and Resolution

Uses coordination software to identify and resolve hard and soft clashes. Systematic clash resolution reduces costly field conflicts.

Lesson 1 • Water Conservation in Plumbing

Applies low-flow fixtures, greywater reuse, and rainwater harvesting to reduce potable water demand. Strategies are evaluated against regulatory minimums.

Lesson 2 • High-Efficiency HVAC Strategies

Covers heat recovery, variable speed drives, and economiser strategies for HVAC. Each strategy is evaluated for applicability and energy savings potential.

Lesson 3 • Building Energy Modelling Basics

Introduces whole-building energy simulation inputs, outputs, and use cases. Energy models quantify the impact of MEP design decisions on annual consumption.

Lesson 4 • Renewable Energy Integration

Addresses photovoltaic, solar thermal, and geothermal system integration with MEP. Students assess feasibility and design interface points.