Green Design and Ethical Decision-Making
Green design is considered an environmentally sensitive solution that helps protect and enhance cultural and natural resources. Design professionals typically use some green design daily, but do so differently. Standard terms that equate to green design include green infrastructure, sustainable design, holistic design, and climate-based design. Regardless of how we define “green design,” it is evident that designs are more sensitive to impacts on people and places, clients are more aware of the benefits of green design, and the public demands these principles be applied to most projects. This course projects an overview of green design, how it has changed over the years, how it is currently being used, the difficulties involved with implementing green design, and how we seek to measure success.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the philosophy behind Green Design and its impact on community health and well-being
- Discuss the codes of ethics recognized by the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the National Society of Professional Engineers, focusing on community welfare and safety
- Identify how ethical and professional responsibilities extend to the natural environment and contribute to community welfare
- Discuss emerging environmental issues, such as population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and species extinction, and their effects on community health
- Identify the types of standards, metrics, and assessments that are needed for green design
- Discuss clients’ roles in determining the ethical use of green design to enhance community sustainability and safety
Specs
| Course Level | Fundamental |
| Languages | English |
| Compatibility | Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive |
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