ARCH 599S ST: Sustainable Cities: Bldg, Dwlg, Thk
This course will provide an introduction to concepts of sustainability and ecological design as they apply to cities, and our roles as architects, planners, and designers in the continued expansion and development of the urban environment. Our three primary foci will include: reviewing the historical precedents behind current critical urban theories; identifying the environmental challenges faced by urban planners and developers today; and exploring the emerging effects that today's common practices and evolving strategies may have on the city of tomorrow.