ARC561E

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ARC561E - Sustainable Design and the LEED Initiative

Architecture, Sch ofGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

007665

Course Description

A comprehensive course that focuses on sustainable design through energy conservation, passive solar architecture, and advanced computer energy simulation techniques. Develop thorough understanding of \"Green Building Design\"; currently the fastest growing segment of the building industry. Master advanced computer energy analysis using the industry standards DOE's eQUEST software. Learn about the LEED' \"Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design\" Green Building Rating System for New Construction and become a LEED' Accredited Professional. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research report on selected passive solar systems.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Course Attributes

GIDP - GC (Global Change)

Course Requisites

May be convened with

ARC461E

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No

Component

Workshop

Optional Component

No