This course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable Design, Construction
and Development for designers, builders and owners. It explores underlying
issues as they impact the built environment, current green building practices,
and emerging trends in the field. The class covers guidelines and rating systems
including LEED; government initiatives, incentives, and impending code changes;
the roles of the owner, project consultants, and building operators in a green
building project; site selection, water, energy, and resource efficiency, commissioning,
life cycle assessment, indoor environmental quality, and green building operations
and management. The course draws extensively upon case studies.
PREREQUISITE: None