ARCH 253 - Sustainable Architecture

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Architecture

Description:

Introduces students to sustainable architecture through the examination of criteria used to assess Green Buildings. This course examines both the design of Green Buildings and their significance to the construction industry. Integrated design is explored and the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System is utilized as the framework for reducing the environmental impacts of buildings. Building performance is analyzed in terms of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality via case studies, design exercises, and web research. Prerequisite: ARCH 111, 130; and GTEC 110 with grades of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ARCH 130 & ( GTEC 110 or ARCH 110 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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