ARCT 2500 - Sustainability in the Built Environment

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course will explore green building concepts and strategies that affect the designs of buildings, site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Topics include an introduction to basic concepts of sustainable building design, day lighting, exterior envelope assemblies, renewable energy alternatives, reusable and renewable materials, and LEED document preparation. This course presents rating systems for high performance buildings developed by the US Green Building Council and other international organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Understand approaches required to lower dependency on depleting non-renewable resources.
Exhibit basic knowledge of sustainable building systems.
Understand the broad concepts of sustainability.
Develop ability to integrate sustainability into future projects
Develop their ability to carry out a project in a collaborative environment.