CST 201 Sustainable Building Practices

Overview of sustainable construction practices currently applied in the industry. Following the "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) standards, students will explore site and land use, water, materials, energy, atmosphere, and indoor environmental quality.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Sustainability and Green building
2. Understand the concepts and best practices associated with the site and land use in the building process
3. Explore the importance of water quality and conservation both inside and outside the building
4. Determine the energy and atmospheric impacts of buildings and building products, and how field personnel can contribute to energy performance in the planning and construction process
5. Explore the role that materials selection and use plays in green building and examines how to identify, select and procure green materials
6. Explore how green building construction, maintenance and renovation can result in improved indoor environmental quality (IEQ)