Real Estate and Sustainability

(4 Credits)

This course examines the sustainability movement and the impacts it has had on the real estate industry and built environment. Sustainable construction and retrofitting methodologies, green building certifications and building codes are also discussed. Research and best practices are presented on the topics of site selection, building orientation, material selection, low-impact development, water conservation, energy efficiency and waste management. Solutions are evaluated from economic, environmental and social justice perspectives.