EVSP561  - Elements of Sustainable Design

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This course is an introduction to the philosophical and practical principles of green and sustainable design through the exploration of environmental issues, sustainable materials and methods, and public policy and decision making. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs that encourage and guide current initiatives are analyzed. Innovative strategies for implementing sustainable projects, programs, and practices are investigated through the review of case studies and completion of a final course project.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

N/A

Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
02/27/12 - 07/29/12 08/06/12 - 09/30/12 Summer 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
04/30/12 - 09/23/12 10/01/12 - 11/25/12 Fall 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
06/25/12 - 11/25/12 12/03/12 - 01/27/13 Fall 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Sustainable Design : Architecture, Planning, and Ecology
ISBN: 0471709530
Publication Info: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Author: Williams
Unit Cost: $80.00

 
 
 

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