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Mar 19, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ARH 144 Introduction to Sustainable Construction Credits: (3)
An introduction to the theory and principles of innovative sustainable construction with a focus on residential construction. The course takes an integrated design and ecological systems approach to high performance green building. Students learn how to reduce the ecological impact of the built environment using cutting-edge best practices. Topics include climate change, green building principles, performance standards and measurement, and rating systems including LEED for Homes. Cost, life cycle assessment, energy efficiency, renewable energy and solar elements, and valuing “natural capital” will be discussed. Prerequisite:ARH 140 or demonstration of a fundamental knowledge of residential construction or permission of department.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how the built environment impacts the natural environment and the role it plays in climate change.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of sustainable building principles and practices.
- Identify, compare and contrast innovative residential construction methods, materials, and building systems which reduce the impact of buildings on the natural environment.
- Identify, compare and contrast innovative residential construction methods, materials, and building systems that help create healthy interior environments for building occupants.
- Identify and describe renewable energy systems.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the systems approach to building energy efficient and healthy homes.
- Describe the LEED® for Homes rating system by applying it to a case study home.
- Utilize home energy modeling software by applying it to a case study home.
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