Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-22-2011
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s)
SCT100 2012 Spring – 9999
3.0 Load Occ
Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments
Study of the built environment and implications on human health, the natural
environment, and society. Understanding of strategies that achieve sustainable design.
Exploration of positive and negative sustainable product attributes. Emphasis on
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: SCT100 will not complete the requirements to sit for the LEED
Accredited Professional examinations. Additional study is necessary to successfully
pass the LEED Green Associates examination.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
SCT100 2012 Spring – Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments
9999
1.
Identify, define and compare definitions of sustainability,
sustainable design and related terms. (I)
2.
Identify and explore principles, strategies and regulations that
support and develop sustainable design. (II)
3.
Identify and explore positive and negative sustainable product
attributes. (III)
4.
Explain the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
examination structure. (IV)
5.
List and explain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) building rating systems. (V)
6.
List, explain, analyze and evaluate Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) core categories. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
SCT100 2012 Spring 9999
I.
Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments
Sustainability, Sustainable Design and Related Terms
A.
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
B.
United Nation's Brundtland World Commission on the
Environment and Development
C.
National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
(NCIDQ)
D.
Triple bottom line
E.
Greenwashing
II.
III.
IV.
V.
F.
Biodegradable
G.
Carbon footprint
H.
Ecosystem
I.
Environmental sustainability
J.
High-performance green building
Design Strategies
A.
Hannover principles
B.
Cradle to cradle
C.
Biomimicry
D.
Emotionally durable design
E.
Biophilia hypothesis
F.
The six R's
1.
Recycle
2.
Reuse
3.
Rapidly renewable
4.
Regulations
5.
Rethink
6.
Reduce
G.
Life-cycle assessment
H.
Embodied energy
I.
Integrated systems thinking
Positive and Negative Sustainable Product Attributes
A.
Building materials
B.
Furnishings
C.
Finishes
D.
Equipment
Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
A.
Green associates
B.
Accredited professional
1.
Building design plus construction (BD+C)
2.
Operations plus maintenance (O+M)
3.
Interior design plus construction (ID+C)
4.
Homes
5.
Neighborhood development (ND)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building
Rating Systems
A.
New construction and major renovations
B.
Core and shell
C.
Schools
D.
Healthcare
E.
Retail
F.
Commercial interiors
G.
Retail interiors
H.
Existing buildings, operations and maintenance
I.
Existing schools
J.
Homes
K.
Neighborhood development
VI.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Core
Categories
A.
Sustainable sites
B.
Water efficiency
C.
Energy and atmosphere
D.
Materials and resources
E.
Indoor environmental quality
F.
Innovation and design process
G.
Regional priority
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