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May 04, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EDSN 233 - Sustainable Design
PREREQUISITES: EDSN 102 - Drafting and Construction 102 or EDSN 107 - Design and Construction Graphics .
PROGRAM: Environmental Design
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Introduces the fundamental principles in the ecological planning and development of the natural and built home and work environment. Presents the concepts of human impact on the environment through studies involving site selection and analysis, efficient space planning and building design, renewable and environmentally responsible construction methods, material selections and sustainable practices.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of global environmental issues and the impact on home and gardens.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the human impact and the role of humans in the environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental concerns in the home and work environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of natural ecosystems and ecological principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of environmentally responsible building construction principles and practices.
- Identify and select sustainable materials and finishes for interior and exterior environments.
- Create sustainable and ecologically sound garden sites and planting plans.
- State the benefits of soil improvements and water collection methods.
- Design and create wildlife habitats.
- Use native plantings appropriately.
- Demonstrate an understanding of edible gardens, organic principles and succession gardening.
- Understand plant communities, polycultures and biodiversity.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Environmental issues in the home and work environment including HVAC, acoustics, lighting, and electricity
- Environmentally sound building and construction principles and practices
- Use of technology in the home.
- Indoor plant usage
- Permaculture principles
- Site analysis and zone planning
- Home and landscape integration
- Green products and design principles
- The garden ecosystem
- Zone planning
- Soil building techniques
- Water conservation and collection
- Plant communities, ecosystems and biodiversity
- Multi-functional plantings
- Organic gardening principles
- Native species preservation
- Edible landscape
- Wildlife habitat creation and restoration
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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