Ontario College of Art & Design

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GDES 3B57
Living Environments: Design Theory
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits)
This course is based on the “Design for Living” program in Sustainable studies, an approach to encouraging sustainable design through an introduction and understanding of the natural laws of design. Through a series of intensive workshops, in the areas of Passive solar design, Renewable energy systems, Straw Bale homes, Rammed earth buildings, Adobe floors, Green Roofs and Sustainable materials the student will gather a core knowledge of sustainable design principles and practice.
Course was last updated June 5, 2012 - 5:45 PM