Smart and Sustainable Design
“Sustainable buildings endure because they are loved, adaptable, and efficient"
Luis Barragán (Mexican architect, winner of the Pritzker Prize, 1980)
Course description:
”In this course, we will look at how creativity, technology, and sustainability come together in design, - learning from past and present movements while exploring fresh ideas that will shape a better future. We will draw inspiration from the Bauhaus, the New European Bauhaus initiative, biomimicry, prize-winning architecture projects and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning goals:
Gaining insight into innovative architectural and design projects with respect to sustainability, aesthetics, and well-being.
Students will research emerging trends in sustainable design and share their insights with the class
Coursework: will include weekly reading/viewing/ research assignments
Assessment: 70% attendance and participation (discussions, mini presentations, class assignments)
30% individual oral presentation on a relevant subject of your own choosing