AEC 218 - Sustainable Building Systems

Institution:

Front Range Community College

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Description:

This course is an investigation of the technologies and strategies related to sustainable (green) materials and systems for buildings. Topics include: energy and environmental consciousness/regulations; the high performance building envelope; alternative construction techniques (adobe, cob, rammed earth, straw bale); microclimate/site factors; sustainable green materials; and passive solar, active thermal solar, photovoltaic energy, wind energy conversion, on site water use/reuse and waste disposal systems. 68 Contact Hours. Prerequisites: AEC 102 and AEC 121 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.frontrange.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 404-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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