SCI 227 - Sustainable Design and Green Building Practices

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Science

Description:

An investigation into sustainable design and green building techniques and how they may be synthesized to best fit a specific construction project. Students expand upon and utilize concepts learned in SCI 127, Introduction to Sustainable Design and Green Building. Students work through a controlled process of analysis and design to produce drawings and models of their personal green building project. Topics include building form, orientation and site considerations, conservation measures, energy modeling, heating system and fuel choices, renewable energy systems, material choices, construction budget, and mortgage and payback considerations. Special Requirement: Field trips required. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: SCI 127 or permission of instructor, and MAT 105

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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