ENVIRON 483 - DEL: Green Development

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Environment

Description:

In this course, students will explore the varying definitions of green development; how it is applied at the community, site, and building level; what it can cost; how it can create economic, social and environmental values; how it can be measured; who is practicing and implementing it; how it is financed; and what third-party standards exisist to verify it. The class will also explore new opportunities and new models for green development along with its various challenges and limitations. Students will examine these topics through structured discussion boards, readings, lectures, conference calls, memorandum writing, analytical excercises and group presentations. Three credits. For DEL-MEM students only. Instructor: Wedding

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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