EGV 1100 - Sustainability in the Built Environment

2 Cr. Hr(s).
Overview of sustainability in the built environment, using the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as a framework. Field trips and guest speakers are an integral part of this course, showing the sustainability concepts in various contexts, such as water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and site design. This course also helps prepare the student for the LEED Green Associate Exam. One classroom, two lab hours per week.