Course - Concepts and Strategies in Sustainable Architecture - AAR4833
Concepts and Strategies in Sustainable Architecture
New from the academic year 2010/2011
About
About the course
Course content
An introduction to various concepts such as energy-efficient, sustainable and zero-emission buildings and built environment, and the challenges and strategies related to their design. The course provides a broad overview of the issue ranging from insight in the history of sustainable architecture to a discussion of the most up-to-date concepts of zero-emission buildings and built environment.
Learning outcome
The students will learn to identify, understand and analyse terminology, principles and challenges related to sustainable architecture, more specifically energy-efficient and zero-emission buildings and built environment.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and presentations / discussions
Required previous knowledge
Completed three years basic courses in architecture, engineering or urban planning; bachelor in architecture, engineering or urban planning; or equivalent.
Course materials
Case studies, research articles and other literature plus lecture notes and site visits
Subject areas
- Architecture
- Urban Design and Planning
- Architectural Design, History and Technology
- Energy and Indoor Environment