Description:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to understand and explain the concepts, terminology and global issues of the various ecological approaches to design and of the impact of design on the environment. The student will have an understanding of the cradle-to-cradle paradigm. Students will learn to identify the impact their selections will have on the environment and to consider ecological options when specifying products. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the vocabulary and concepts of sustaining design.
2. Discuss the cradle-to-cradle paradigm.
3. Show understanding of this paradigm on interior design practices.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Concepts of Sustaining Design.
   A. Define the vocabulary associated with sustaining design.
   B. Compare various terms and concepts in sustaining design.
      1. Ecological/Green Design
      2. Eco-Efficient
      3. Eco-Effective
      4. Cradle-to-Cradle
      5. Biomimicry
   C. Locate and examine information available on sustaining design. 
      1. Internet resources
      2. Published articles
      3. Books

II. Cradle-to-Cradle Paradigm
   A. Examine the impact of cradle-to-grave paradigms and cradle-to-cradle
paradigms on the built and on natural environments.
   B. Explain cycles of sustaining design.
      1. Biological
      2. Technical
   C. Discuss current and past examples of the cradle-to-cradle paradigm.
 
III. Interior Design Practices and the Cradle-to-Cradle Paradigm
   A. Explain application of this paradigm to interior design practices.
      1. Products
      2. Product specification
      3. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification
      4. Space planning
   B. Demonstrate understanding of the paradigm as given in a case study.

   C. Discuss future applications.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Projects/Assignments 80% of grade
Examinations         20% of grade
                    100%

 
Grading Scale:
 A = 90 – 100%
 B = 80 – 89%
 C = 70 – 79%
 D = 60 – 69%
 F = Below 60% 

Caveats:

1. A field trip may be required as part of this course. Students must provide transportation.
2. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.