Real Estate & Net Zero Development

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this course students will look at the entire real estate development cycle. Students will explore the connection between the built environment and sustainability in the context of global challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, and well-being. The course will cover core concepts, including construction management, procurement, leed accreditation and the overall design and development process. This course takes a transdisciplinary approach to understanding how to decarbonize the built environment. Linkages between and perspectives from engineering, architecture, and social sciences are emphasized throughout the course. Singapore offers a unique location with strict development criteria that has tried to apply urban planning best practices from across the globe. Singapore's dedication to sustainable development is anchored in a comprehensive strategy spearheaded by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development, established in 2008. With strategic urban management that has earned it the moniker "Garden City," Singapore is a paragon of sustainable development, emphasizing effective management of green spaces and sustainable construction as a national priority due to its limited natural resources.