SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Architecture and Construction

About this course

this course reviews current topics in green design of buildings, infrastructure, and cities. topics to be covered include#%1. green building materials and construction%2. aspects of building energy efficiency, zero energy buildings and plus energy buildings%3. indoor air quality% 4. green building rating systems# bream, leed, green globes and the Israeli standard 5281%5. urban metabolism%6. low impact development\green infrastructure%7. resilience. case studies of green certified buildings and projects from around the world will be presented in lectures. %learning ouctomes#% student will learn methods and principles of sustainability evaluation and how these can be applied to the design and operation of buildings, infrastructure and urban environments.

Expected learning outcomes

• An ability to evaluate building design from a systematic perspective that considers the life cycle processes that impact the building. • Knowledge about existing building rating systems and an ability to critique those rating systems. • An ability to survey research literature, lead discussion among research peers and practice academic writing.