Sustainable Bldg Strategies

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This course is an introduction to the field of environmentally-friendly construction. Sustainable architecture and building site principles will be presented, including strategies for energy-efficient heating and cooling, "green" building materials and methods, alternative energy sources, water efficiency and waste management. Topics include the need for sustainability, energy efficient design, construction and controls, site selection, passive solar heating and cooling, "green" building materials and methods, alternative energy sources and water efficiency and waste management.