INTD270 — Sustainable Design
INTD 270 - Sustainable Design INTD 270 - Sustainable Design 5 Credits Sustainable Design will explain what sustainable design is in the built environment encompasses, why we should be practicing it, and some of the ways the building industry is incorporating “green” design into built projects. This class is an introduction to the philosophical and practical principles of sustainable design through the exploration of environmental issues, sustainable materials and methods, and professional practices, including an overview of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other building evaluation systems. Fees Quarters Typically pring Day Designed to Serve Any student wishing to be introduced to sustainable design practices and how they apply to the built enviornment. Active Date 20200330T21:15:39 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to sustainable architecture, interior design, and the building industry. Why be green? Principles of green design, how the built environment affects and is affected by the regional and local context. Discuss economics of sustainable design: initial costs, long term costs, and life cycle analysis. Learning from history, preserving the good aspects of design from the past. Explain the phases of design and how to integrate sustainable design into each phase. Construction documents and construct