Description

In this course the students will develop an understanding of the relationships among the ecosystem, energy, resource flows and human social and cultural values. Various methods of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment through rational utilization of natural resources will be discussed as well as protecting human health by reducing air pollution through better design and urban development.

Program

M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering and Environemental Design

Objectives

• The course introduces graduate students to the principles of environmental design and how the site, form, materials and structure can be used to design comfortable, healthy and energy efficient buildings.