SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SYSTEMS

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 construction techniques (adobe, cob, rammed earth, straw bale); microclimate/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.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

AEC 2300