SENS 345 Ecological Architecture (ETAD)

Prerequisite: One of the following courses - SENS 340, ART 246, TEC 111 or ETAD 130

A survey of the developing field of ecological, or 'green,' architecture. Topics include innovative design methodology, alternative building materials, energy conservation and renewable energy sources, indigenous architecture, and ecologically engineered waste management systems. Material will be presented in the context of a dialogue between conventional and ecological architecture. Laboratory exercises are complemented by experiential learning through student involvement in campus and community building projects.

Credits

1 Course Credit