Sustainability in Design

Catalog description

This course examines principles of sustainable design from a systemic perspective, focusing on environmental issues and how they relate to economics, social equity, and human health. Topics in the course include: cradle-to-cradle principles, biomimetic design, passive building design, renewable energy, water and waste, sustainable materials, and indoor environmental quality. Course culminates with a review of applications in the building industry. Cross-listed with ENV 384. Offered annually. Prerequisites: Junior standing (60 credits) or ENV 100 or consent of instructor.