Introduces methods for identifying historic structures and evaluating their materials. Considers techniques for preserving and restoring and legal options for promoting preservation efforts. Prereq., ENVD 2130. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Architecture and Planning majors only.
Surveys building methods, materials, and assemblies from the designer's perspective. Prereqs., ENVD 2130, 3003, 3004. Coreqs., ARCH 3114, ENVD 3100. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Architecture and Planning majors only.
Teaches students how to research the various codes and to draft and pass laws. Covers environmental, water quality, property, zoning, and building codes and laws. Prereq., ENVD 2130.
Introduces aspects of solar technology relevant to the environmental design professions. Includes readings and lectures on the nature of energy limitations, energy needs, and the potential role of solar energy in meeting these needs. Prereq., ENVD 2130.
Provides an advanced seminar on new technologies and issues of professional practice in the environmental design professions. Prereq., ENVD 3100. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Architecture and Planning majors only.