Sustainable Buildings - Course Withdrawn -

This course will focus on the use of energy in the design, development, and construction of residential as well as commercial buildings. It will begin with an overview of New York City buildings and an introduction to Green Buildings standards and will include a thorough exploration of the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Various building systems such as lighting, water, heating and cooling, and ventilation will be considered in the context of principles of energy conservation and renewable energy systems. Students will identify and discuss high-performance green buildings, energy efficiency opportunities and environmental impacts in these areas. The course provides concepts and tools fundamental to understanding energy performance in existing buildings and in the design of new ones, including energy audits, basic energy analysis for buildings and retrofits.

Fall, Spring

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