ARCH500
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Sustainability in the Built Environment
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
EV - School of Arch, Plan & Land
Subject
ARCH - Architecture
Description
The principle of sustainability recognizes people as temporary stewards of their environments, working toward a respect for natural systems and a higher quality of life. Examination of the built environment and the tools to achieve a stable and balanced and a regenerative ecosystem in a process of responsible consumption, wherein waste is minimized and the built environment interacts with natural environments and cycles. Healthful interior environments, resource efficiency, ecologically benign materials, renewable energies and social justice issues are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Minor in Architectural Studies or the Master of Architecture Programs.
Also known as: (formerly Architectural Studies 423 and Environmental Design 523)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Minor in Architectural Studies or the Master of Architecture Programs.
Also known as: (formerly Architectural Studies 423 and Environmental Design 523)
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
ARCH
Understanding Course Information
Please refer to Course Terminology and Description to better understand how to interpret course information such as GFC Hours, pre-requisites, course levels, etc.