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CE 5540 - Sustainable Construction

Investigations into green building construction practices and sustainability including use of novel or recycled materials, energy management and efficiency, water use/re-use, and indoor air quality.

Requisites: CE 2160
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will examine case studies and develop their own projects.
  • Students will learn about Building Rating Systems (LEED, …).
  • Students will learn about creative ways to manage water & wastewater systems.
  • Students will learn about how air quality can be managed.
  • Students will learn about how energy can be managed efficiently in sustainable construction.
  • Students will learn about how to develop a construction plan, ranging from site selection to material selection to construction techniques.
  • Students will learn about zoning, codes, and permit process in relationship to sustainable construction projects.
  • Students will learn fundamentals of sustainable construction concept.


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