CM 1233 - Sustainable Building Practices

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course broadly poses the question: how do we plan for, design and build a sustainable future? Beginning with an overview of the earth's climate system, building sector economics, and the social responsibilities of design and planning, students will study sustainable construction practices. Students will become familiar with current initiatives and strategies for addressing these issues. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement their knowledge using industry specific metrics to create and evaluate projects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 2 AND Math Skills 3

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

30 hours theory 45 hours lab

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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