AEC 218 - Sustainable Building Systems

3.0 Credits

 
Investigates the technologies and strategies related to sustainable (green) materials and systems for buildings. Topics include: energy and environmental consciousness/regulations; the high performance building envelope; alternative constructions techniques (adobe, cob, rammed earth, straw bale); micro-climate/site factors; sustainable/green materials; and passive solar; active thermal solar, photovoltaic energy, wind energy conversion, on-site water use/reuse and waste disposal systems.
LEC 45 clock hrs