DEA 3030 - Interior Materials and Sustainable Elements

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: interior design, hospitality, or architectural studio or permission of instructor. Approx. cost of materials: $10. Limited to 45 students.

R. Gilmore.

A sustainable approach to the evaluation and selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings for the built environment has the potential to protect our planet. This course provides an introduction to sustainable sources and asks students to manipulate materials, understand performance testing, use building codes, create a life-cycle cost analysis, and complete interior specifications. Field trips provide an overview of the manufacturing process, and group projects culminate in the presentation of research on current “green” products and resources.