ARCH422 Climate & Energy

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This course investigates issues of climate and energy  use in architecture, exploring the notion of thermal comfort and the necessary integration of environmental considerations related to sun, wind, and light, into the design process. Passive and active solutions are studied and analyzed using performance assessment tools, providing students with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design strategies.

Prerequisites: ARCH332 Design IV
Co-requisite: ARCH 431 Design Studio V