ENVS 324 - Fundamentals of Building Performance

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS

This course is canceled effective 10.25.2007.

Buildings of various types have been constructed for thousands of years, but practice has not yet succeeded in making them perfect.  Technical innovations in building design and good urban planning decisions—often bundled together as “green” design—can help resolve some of the material, performance, and health issues in the built environment.  This course serves as an introduction to both quantitative and qualitative aspects of building performance, with a focus on ecological design. Topics covered include energy efficiency, daylighting, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, occupant behavior, worker productivity, sustainability, flexibility, and community development.  Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: K. Janda
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENVS 101.