College: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

This major focuses on the design, construction, and management of sustainable buildings and infrastructure. Students develop skills in green building technologies, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable urban planning, preparing them for careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, and related fields.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the basics of designing and constructing sustainable buildings.
• Develop skills in green building technologies, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration.
• Learn sustainable urban planning techniques and infrastructure development.
• Explore principles of environmental impact assessment and sustainable materials.
• Analyze and interpret sustainability metrics and policies.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective practice in the sustainable built environment.

Main Outline

1. Introduction to the Sustainable Built Environment - Overview of key concepts and practices in sustainable building and infrastructure.
2. Green Building Technologies - Principles of green building technologies and energy efficiency systems.
3. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Basics of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and integration.
4. Sustainable Urban Planning - Principles of sustainable urban planning, land use, and transport.
5. Environmental Impact Assessment - Principles of environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis.
6. Development of Sustainable Infrastructure - Basics of developing sustainable infrastructure, including water and waste management.
7. Research Methods in the Sustainable Built Environment - Principles of research methods and data analysis in the sustainable built environment.
8. Practical Training in the Sustainable Built EnvironmentReal-world experiences through internships and projects in architectural firms or urban planning departments.
9. Capstone Project in the Sustainable Built Environment - A comprehensive project applying skills in green building design, energy efficiency, or sustainable urban planning.

Assessment Methods

• Green building design projects, energy efficiency analyses, sustainable urban planning reports, environmental impact assessments, sustainable infrastructure development plans, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks

• "Sustainable Building Design" by various authors.
• "Green Building Technologies" by various authors.
• "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Buildings" by various authors.
• "Sustainable Urban Planning" by various authors.
• "Environmental Impact Assessment" by various authors.
• "Development of Sustainable Infrastructure" by various authors.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in architecture, engineering, and urban planning. Suitable for students interested in sustainable building design and urban planning.

Duration of the Program

Typically, the duration to obtain a bachelor's degree is 4 years, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Degree

Graduates can obtain a degree in the sustainable built environment and pursue higher education or professional certifications in related fields.

Target Audience

Aspiring architects, engineers, urban planners, sustainability consultants, and individuals seeking careers in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, urban planning, and related fields. This major provides students with the skills needed to excel in sustainable built environment practices, supporting careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, and related fields.