CFM 333
Sustainable Design and Architecture
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
The application of fundamental architectural design processes, combined with key principles of sustainability, to design buildings for various commercial, residential, and institutional uses. The course includes elements of architectural design theory, building form-finding, integrating projects with the natural environment and community infrastructure/services, evaluating building envelopes and internal systems, analyzing embodied and operational carbon loads, and building life-cycle assessments.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Fundamentals of Sustainability
Learning Outcome
Understand principles of sustainability related to the built environment, including social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Title
Fundamentals of Architectural Design
Learning Outcome
Understand fundamental principles of intentional architectural design and interactions of the built, natural, and social environments.
Title
Architectural Theory
Learning Outcome
Apply principles of architectural design theory related to building siting (external impacts of climate, solar position, landscaping, topography, etc.)
Title
Form Finding
Learning Outcome
Apply principles of architectural design theory to structure form finding.
Title
Building System Design
Learning Outcome
Apply principles of architectural design theory to building internal system selection and design.
Title
Building Envelopes
Learning Outcome
Model and calculate building envelopes and performance.
Title
Embodied/Operational Carbon
Learning Outcome
Model and calculate embodied and operational carbon loads of buildings.
Title
Life Cycle Analysis
Learning Outcome
Conduct lifecycle assessments of buildings.
