AEC 2300 - Sustainable Building Systems

3 Credits

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. Note: This course was previously listed as AEC 218.

Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math