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Principles of Sustainable Architecture

What Will Learn?

  • Course Aims
    By the end of the course the students will be able to Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the meaning of sustainable development as well as different concepts related to architecture sustainable design and practice. Students will Recognise the difference between sustainable architecture and sustainably oriented architecture (Green- Environmental- Ecological) in addition to exploring the different approaches towards architectural sustainable practice. Students will Explore the philosophy of sustainable design principles and its relation to the current practice in order to be capable of formulating strategies of sustainable practice, Analysing the elements of Green Rating System and Observing the examples and case studies that undergo the philosophy of green concepts.
  • Course Goals
  • Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities

Requirements

Description

  • English Description

    The course examines the underlying principles of sustainable design within the built environment. It focuses on environmental issues and design processes that enable professionals to create a more sustainable world. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and terminologies of sustainable design and how these have evolved over time. The course provides context for the green building movement and will help students understand the scope of this field of study. Students will gain an understanding of sustainable design by examining the impact of human interactions, the built environment, and natural processes. This course also examines the underlying principles of sustainable design including energy efficiency, public policy, indoor environmental quality, ecology, and land use.
  • Arabic Description

    The course examines the underlying principles of sustainable design within the built environment. It focuses on environmental issues and design processes that enable professionals to create a more sustainable world. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and terminologies of sustainable design and how these have evolved over time. The course provides context for the green building movement and will help students understand the scope of this field of study. Students will gain an understanding of sustainable design by examining the impact of human interactions, the built environment, and natural processes. This course also examines the underlying principles of sustainable design including energy efficiency, public policy, indoor environmental quality, ecology, and land use.
  • Department
    Architecture Engineering
  • Credit Hours
    3
  • Grades
    Total ( 100 ) = Midterm (20) + tr.Major Assessment (35 = tr.Industry 0% , tr.Project 0% , tr.Self_learning 0% , tr.Seminar 0% ) + tr.Minor Assessment (5) + Exam Grade (40)
  • Hours
    Lecture Hours: 3, Tutorial Hours: 0, Lab Hours: 0
  • Required SWL
    100
  • Equivalent ECTS
    4
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