ACH 213 - Sustainable Interiors

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Focuses on sustainable design choices and the tools for implementing changes in the use of our planet’s limited resources. Demonstrates the impact on the individual and environment with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system for interiors. Instruction incorporates an analysis of green philosophies in interior design, systems, and building products. The student will create projects in presentation format and research new technologies. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): ACH 203 (formerly ACH 102) and ACH 242 .

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine sustainable building practices and the impact on the regulatory process.
Identify professional organizations and standards that influence sustainable design.
Implement sustainable interior design practices
Explore sustainable and environmental issues that impact interior design.
Assess various interior design materials and systems for their sustainability.
Determine sustainable approaches to interior design.
Integrate sustainable design into the phases of the interior design process.