Sustainability in Design

This course will examine principles of sustainable design from a systemic perspective, beginning with the conditions that have led up to the sustainability movement, why sustainable practices are necessary and new approaches to design. In exploring new ecological paradigms for how we should live in an endangered natural environment, topics in the course will include: passive design strategies, alternate energy sources, and biomimetic design principles. Materials, energy use, resource conservation, building practices, and LEED criteria are areas that will be covered in the context of interior design. Offered annually. Prerequisites: Junior standing (60 credits) or ENV 100 or consent of instructor. Cross-listed with EID 384.