Green Building

Catalog description

Green building is an emerging interdisciplinary field at the intersection of environmental, civil, and construction engineering as well as architecture. This course takes an engineering approach to evaluating green building techniques and materials, their environmental impacts, and their economics. We examine the built environment from inside to out in looking at minimizing environmental impacts. Energy use and efficiency are key concerns. The course will help prepare the students to take the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation exam—an important program and credential in this field. (shares lectures with CE 4015 with additional expectations for graduate credit)