ENS 160 THE ART OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
This course introduces students to sustainable design within a societal context framed by underlying historical and philosophical paradigms. With the premise that the built environment is real—it is dwelled in, created, used and sits in time and space—the relationship between the material manifestation of design and its philosophical interpretation and meaning will be emphasized throughout the semester. The course is formatted as a series of thematic modules during which students familiarize themselves with applicable theories, analyze relevant work and create a physical artifact. Each module will culminate in a critique of the class’ production. Satisfies the expression requirement of the Elon Core Curriculum program.