SUST 249 - Studio 3 - Sustainable Design and Ecology

3 units
2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Prerequisite: Architecture 199 with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

As the third course in a four architectural design studio series, this course explores sustainable and ecological practices for site planning and building performance. Whereas the emphasis of earlier design studios is on artistic expression of building design, this studio will focus on the technological side of architecture. It will cover the adaptation with natural systems, synthesis of regulatory frameworks, ecological enhancements and regional design. Topics such as passive energy design, natural daylighting, solar and wind capture, stormwater retention systems as well as other ecologically supportive methodologies.

(formerly ET 249)