Course Overview
Through a series of lectures and work sessions presenting learning resources, case studies, green building rating systems and other related materials, students will have the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of environmentally responsible design in the construction industry. This understanding will consider both the technical performance of individual buildings and the social context within which sustainability is now being framed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the environmental context of sustainability as it relates to the construction industry.
- Communicate the importance of environmental responsibility in the construction industry.
- Explain 'green building' approaches to sustainable sites (planning), water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality.
- Identify sustainability indicators and apply them to measure sustainability.
- Evaluate various design options using green building rating systems.
- Apply life cycle analysis to design options and make recommendations based on these analyses.
- Perform effective research in the area of green building materials.
- Advocate environmental responsibility in design and construction.
- Integrate green building concepts into the design.
- Participate effectively in an integrated design process.
- Use the vocabulary and tools of sustainable design.
Effective as of Fall 2004
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