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EGV 1100 Sustainability in the Built Environment

Overview of sustainability in the built environment, using the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as a framework. Field trips and guest speakers are an integral part of this course, showing the sustainability concepts in various contexts, such as water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and site design. This course also helps prepare the student for the LEED Green Associate Exam. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Architectural Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: NONE  

Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of sustainability and their relevance to the built environment.
  • Analyze the environmental impacts of construction materials, energy use, and waste.
  • Explore sustainable design strategies, systems thinking, and green building certifications.
  • Apply sustainability principles to address challenges in real-world architecture and construction projects.

Credit Hours: 2

Classroom Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2