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Sustainable Architecture

Long a leader in research in building energy efficiency, building adaptation to climate, and other aspects of ecologically sensitive architecture, the department provides students with advanced knowledge of methods of sustainable architecture. Issues such as embodied energy, carbon-balancing, green roofs, sustainable communities, and design for recycling are presented in a variety of courses, including design studios.

Courses include:
ARCH 421 Energy Conservation in Residential Architecture
ARCH 619 Applied Solar Energy
ARCH 621 Energy Optimization in Building Design
ARCH 622 Sustainable Building Technology
ARCH 624 Theory of Placemaking
ARCH 625 Sustainable Housing Design
ARCH 628 Tools for Green Building Design

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