Principles of Environmentally Sustainable Design
X63.9390
/ $640
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Learn the core concepts of sustainable design. Topics include an overview of the current initiatives and practices used to economically and successfully implement eco-friendly measures in the design, construction and development of commercial and residential hi-rise properties; government initiatives and guidelines; rating systems; financial incentives; the roles of the owner, project consultant, and government in sustainable construction; life cycle analysis and costing; size selection; building materials; energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and waste considerations and management; building commissioning and post-occupancy evaluation; and building operations and management. Case studies are used throughout course.
AIA/HSW/SD-20 hours. PDH-20 hours.
This is an approved USGBC Education Course.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Building Systems Design, Construction, Career Resources, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Development
Course Materials
Section 1
Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
February 3 - April 21
No classes on 2/17 & 3/31.
10 Sessions
Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33
Section 2
Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
February 9 - May 4
10 Sessions
Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33
Section 3
TBA -
February 10 - May 13
10 Sessions
Location: Distance Education
Section 4
Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm
February 3 - April 14
10 Sessions
Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St
