A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Development of a Rooftop Collaborative Experimental Space through Experiential Learning Projects
The Solar, Water, Energy, and Thermal Laboratory (SWEAT Lab) is a rooftop experimental space at the University of Texas at Austin built by graduate and undergraduate students in the Cockrell School of Engineering. The project was funded by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office and the University’s Green Fee Grant, a competitive grant program funded by UT Austin tuition fees to support sustainability-related projects and initiatives on campus. The SWEAT Lab is an on-going experiential learning facility that enables engineering education by deploying energy and water-related projects. To date, the lab contains a full weather station tracking weather data, a rainwater harvesting system and rooftop garden. This project presented many opportunities for students to learn first hand about unique engineering challenges. The lab is located on the roof of the 10 story Engineering Teaching Center (ETC) building, so students had to design and build systems with constraints such as weight limitations and wind resistance. Students also gained experience working with building facilities and management for structural additions, power, and internet connection for instruments. With the Bird’s eye view of UT Austin campus, this unique laboratory offers a new perspective and dimension to applied student research projects at UT Austin. ; Cockrell School of Engineering
Development of a Rooftop Collaborative Experimental Space through Experiential Learning Projects
The Solar, Water, Energy, and Thermal Laboratory (SWEAT Lab) is a rooftop experimental space at the University of Texas at Austin built by graduate and undergraduate students in the Cockrell School of Engineering. The project was funded by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office and the University’s Green Fee Grant, a competitive grant program funded by UT Austin tuition fees to support sustainability-related projects and initiatives on campus. The SWEAT Lab is an on-going experiential learning facility that enables engineering education by deploying energy and water-related projects. To date, the lab contains a full weather station tracking weather data, a rainwater harvesting system and rooftop garden. This project presented many opportunities for students to learn first hand about unique engineering challenges. The lab is located on the roof of the 10 story Engineering Teaching Center (ETC) building, so students had to design and build systems with constraints such as weight limitations and wind resistance. Students also gained experience working with building facilities and management for structural additions, power, and internet connection for instruments. With the Bird’s eye view of UT Austin campus, this unique laboratory offers a new perspective and dimension to applied student research projects at UT Austin. ; Cockrell School of Engineering
Development of a Rooftop Collaborative Experimental Space through Experiential Learning Projects
Rose, Heather S. (author) / Upshaw, Charles R. (author) / Rhodes, Joshua D. (author) / Edrey, Yuval (author) / Webber, Michael E. (author)
2019-04-01
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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