Course Overview
This course will examine the interior built environment as it relates to human physical and psychological needs. Sustainable principles embodied by WELL, LEED, Cradle to Cradle philosophy, Living Building Challenge (LBC), Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and other environmental methodologies, as related to interior design.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ENGL 1177
- Entrance Requirements for the Diploma.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$692.04
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Analyse the principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics, and proxemics for interior commercial spaces.
- Discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
- Identify sustainable design strategies as outlined by building performance criteria such as WELL, LEED, C2C, and Living Building Challenge (LBC).
- Explore sustainable paradigms such as Regenerative Design and Biomimicry.
- Discuss global environmental issues affecting decision making.
- Identify environmental factors that impact indoor air quality.
- Engage in responsible decision-making with consideration for current and future generations
- Explains strategies for waste management.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Human and Environmental Factors (INTD 4110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design
Diploma Full-time
- Interior Design
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of INTD 4110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48128
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 48128
- $692.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 411 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. No class Sept 30 and Nov 11 - Stat Holidays If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day.
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