Transscalar Sustainability in the Built Environment

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Exploration of transscalar sustainability in the built environment. Topics include energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, green technologies and social sustainability at the scale of buildings, landscapes, and cities. Emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic considerations in the planning, design, and construction of the built environment. Prerequisite(s): Design 241 or Sustainability Studies 201 or University 207 and admission to the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Design 441 and either of Sustainability Studies 401 or University 401.30 (Sustainability Research I) will not be allowed.