ARCH 1112

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Global Issues and Sustainability

Subject code

ARCH

Course Number

1112

Course Title

Global Issues and Sustainability

Description

Introduction to global environmental issues (historic, present, and future), and the impact on tomorrow's design and construction professions. Issues will include, but shall not be limited to global warming, energy consumption, population, natural resource consumption, air and water quality, waste management, facilities operation management, politics, and facilities design & construction. The impact on the design and construction industry, including 'Green Building' and 'LEED Accreditation and Certification/Criteria' will also be addressed.
Repeatable: up to 3 credits.