INTERIOR DESIGN 145 –

Introduction to Sustainable Design

Instructor:  Angela Hildre

FALL QUARTER 2010  

Wed 1:30 - 3:20 pm

Our class meets every Wednesday in room L219

Office: L114 

email: ahildre@bellevuecollege.edu

          

Hybrid Class Format:  classroom and online activities

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXT:                                                        

 

·         Sustainable Design for Interior Environments by Susan M. Winchip, Fairchild Books

Available at the BC bookstore, On Reserve at the BC Library

 

·         Design e2 DVD Series is on reserve at the BC Library Media Center.  You can also view the required episodes on www.hulu.com

 

 

 

 

COURSE INTENT AND GOALS:

“Introduction to Sustainable Design ” introduces the past, present and future of sustainable design.  How can we design more sustainable and healthy environments today?  Students will study global environmental issues and their impact on the design process, including the history, principles and theories of sustainability; life-cycle design practices; relevant green design terminology.

 

 

Students successfully completing Introduction to Sustainable Design will be able to:

 

·         Accurately identify and describe principles and theories of sustainability using effective research methodologies.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of global environmental issues by identifying the ways in which sustainable design practices can help preserve the global ecosystem.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between built-environment and ecological systems by identifying ways in which these systems inform and influence each other during the design process.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATONS:

 

1)     Be Involved. Participation in class discussions online is for your benefit.

 

2)     Be Responsible. Please let me know if you are having difficulty understanding a concept or assignment.  If you have specific concerns with the expectations of the class, your work, or the method of instruction, bring them to my attention.  I will do my best to work with you to help you succeed in the class.

 

3)      There will be a verbal presentation during the quarter.  Present your project as if you are presenting to a client.  Dress professionally and be prepared.  You must formally present your assignment in order to hand in your assignment. 

 

4)     If you have questions about an exam grade or project grade, please email me and we will set up a time to meet or correspond via email. Please allow 24 hours after receiving a grade for feedback from your instructor.

 

5)     All content covered in the class and online is subject to assessment or testing of your understanding and knowledge.

 

6)     A lot of the work this quarter will be done online in the Blackboard Vista class site.  Discussion questions must be answered within the module week to earn credit. Quizzes are online and will be “open” during the module week they are assigned.

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE:

1.     Attend class.  Consistent tardiness and missing classes will result in your earning a grade that is one lower than the one you earned at the end of the quarter.  More than four (4) absences will result in a failing grade, per the Arts and Humanities Division attendance requirements.

Ř  Assigned work is due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. 

Ř  Late work will be graded down one grade for each day the assignment is late.

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS:

 

 

 

Discussion Contributions

70 points

Ecological Footprint Calculation

10 points

Balance Project

50 points

Green Design Research Project

50 points

Quiz # 1

10 points

Quiz # 2

10 points

Quiz # 3

10 points

Quiz # 4

10 points

Quiz # 5

10 points

TOTAL POINTS

230 points

 

 

GRADING:

 

Based on the percentage of the above points:

 

90 – 100

A, A-

80 – 89

B+, B, B-

70 – 79

C+, C, C-

60 – 69

D+, D, D-

< 60

F

 

 

BCC INFORMATION:

 

·         Please read student Procedures & Expectations http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html

 

 

Accommodation statement for syllabi

 

·         If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation; please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DRC student you may call 425.564.2498 or go in person to the DRC (Disability Resource Center) reception area in B132.