Sustainability in the Built Environment, 3CH

ARCH 2220 SP14 Sustainability in the Built Environment, 3CH Instructor: Aimee Moore, Lecturer Teaching Assistant: John Myers (.954@osu.edu) Contact: moore.544@osu.edu Zach Gaines (.105@osu.edu) Office: 297 Knowlton Hall, 292.7513 Office Hours: Tues/Thur 11.30-1, Wed/Fri 12.30-1.30 Course components: Two 80-minute lectures per week Time: Wed and Fri 11.10 am - 12.30 pm Course Description: The course is an introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment including architecture, landscape architecture and planning. The built environment is the physical manifestation of a culture s set of needs, beliefs, attitudes, and technologies. The sustainability of those unique environments is a global issue, but understood in a variety of ways and addressed uniquely by each culture. The importance of sustainability is a contemporary social issue, but one rooted through the history of development and building. In this course students will gain an understanding of the cultural context, including contributing geographic, political, social, and economic factors, which influence the form of the constructed world. Course Objectives: This class can fulfill the GE requirement for Social Science, sub category Human, Natural & Economic Resources: Goals: Students understand the systematic study of human behavior and cognition; the structure of human societies, cultures, and institutions; and the processes by which individuals, groups, and societies interact, communicate, and use human, natural, and economic resources. Expected Learning Outcomes: 1. Students understand the theories and methods of social scientific inquiry as they apply to the study of the use and distribution of human, natural, and economic resources and decisions and policies concerning such resources. 2. Students understand the political, economic, and social trade-offs reflected in individual decisions and societal policymaking and enforcement and their similarities and differences across contexts. 3. Students comprehend and assess the physical, social, economic, and political sustainability of individual and societal decisions with respect to resource use. To fulfill Social Science Goals and Learning Outcomes, students will leave the course with the following: 1. Knowledge of relevant vocabulary and built projects that exemplify sustainability. 2. An understanding of the meanings of sustainability from broad social, cultural, and historical perspectives. 3. An understanding of the scales of decisions by individuals, groups, and societies regarding the use of natural and economic resources that have impacted the built environment. 4. The ability to discuss local and global policies regarding the built environment that are meant to mitigate past decisions. 1

The course meets two times a week for lecture. Class content will include analytical exercises (including analyzing individual carbon footprint plus others), methods of preparing papers, quizzes, and general discussion of the readings. Readings serve as the basis for discussion; it is imperative that the reading assignments be competed in preparation for the scheduled class. Attendance at lectures is required, and participation is encouraged as it is part of your final grade. Topics emphasized during lectures are most likely the issues that appear on exams. Students should develop effective note taking skills. For a class such as this, an effective technique is to make a quick, thumb-nail sketch of the building/landscape/site being discussed and to write notes alongside. The sketch helps serve as a mnemonic tool, helping the student recall precisely which topic is under discussion, but as an analytic tool as well. Course Topics: What is sustainability and green design? Social and historical background of environmental sustainability Sustainable and ecological politics and legislation Biomimicry Sustainable urban planning issues Sustainable landscape interventions Sustainability and the building process Evolution of sustainability in architecture Contemporary architects and topics and sustainability Textbook and Assigned Readings: Required textbooks have been ordered at Student Book Exchange (SBX) at the corner of 14 th and High. Other assigned readings (see weekly schedule) will be made available through Carmen. Required textbook: McKibben, Bill. The End of Nature (Random House, 1989) ISBN: 0394576012 Additional selected readings available through Carmen include: Bly, Adam. Science is culture: conversations at the new intersection of science + society (Harper Perennial, 2010) ISBN: 9780061836541 Buchanan, Peter. Ten shades of green : architecture and the natural world (Architectural League of New York, 2005) ISBN: 9780393731897 Corner, James. Recovering Landscape (Princeton Architectural Press, 1999) ISBN: 1568981791 Grant, Gary. Green Roofs and Facades (IHS BRE Press, 2006) ISBN: 9781860819407 Gore, Al. An inconvenient truth : the planetary emergency of global warming and what we can do about it (Rodale Press, c2006) ISBN: 9781594865671 McDonough, William & Braungart, Michael. Cradle to Cradle, remaking the way we make things (North Point Press, 2002) ISBN: 0865475873 Peltason, Ruth. Architect: The Work of the Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2010). ISBN: 978-1579128470 Steele, James. Ecological Architecture : A Critical History (Thames & Hudson, 2005) ISBN: 9780500342107 Watson, Sally. Building the New Millennium (Phaidon, 2009) ISBN: 9780714856001 Sustainable architecture white papers (Earth Pledge Foundation, 2000) ISBN: 9780967509914 2

Assignments: Papers: Each student will write two papers, more specific information to be distributed at a later date. The purpose of these papers is to develop a focused understanding of the cultural and social aspects of sustainability and more specifically of built works in relation to sustainability. The first paper will focus upon the readings of topics covered in weeks 1-4, a more general broad based discussion of sustainability. The second paper will focus upon a specific built work and how that particular project demonstrates sustainable principles. Refer to Purdue University's Online Writing Lab as a resource to help in writing structure. Examinations: There will be two non-cumulative quizzes based on the material from the preceding weeks and a cumulative final exam. Quizzes and final will consist of short and long answer essay questions based on material presented in lecture and readings. Quizzes will be given during lecture periods. Final will be given at the University assigned time for this course. Student performance will be evaluated based on the following break-down: two quizzes (30% total), a final exam (20%), two paper assignments (30% total) and class attendance, class activities and participation (20%). Grades will be awarded in accordance with University Rule 35.07, summarized as follows: For the grade of "A", the instructor judged the student to have satisfied the course objectives in an excellent manner; for "B", in an above average manner; for "C", average; for "D", in the lowest acceptable manner and for "E", not to have satisfied the stated objectives of the course. Grades will be assigned as A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, E, and I. Grade based on percentage points: A 94-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 66-69 A- 90-93 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 60-65 B- 80-83 C- 70-73 E 0-59 Attendance: Students are expected to attend lectures and attendance will be noted with either a sign in sheet or review question at the beginning of each lecture. Signing in for someone other than you can be considered academic misconduct. Students who miss deadlines due to valid extenuating circumstances may submit the required work at a date agreed upon with the instructor. University regulations limit such circumstances to serious personal illness or death in the immediate family, both requiring written documentation. Student Codes of Conduct, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Students are required to do their own work and research. Any paper assignment that appears to copy an uncited source or copies another student's paper will be forwarded to the Office of Academic Misconduct for further review. It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term academic misconduct includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/info_for_students/csc.asp). Review this link for questions regarding Academic Misconduct from OSU's Writing Center. 3

Roommates and friends are encouraged to choose different paper topics to avoid any possibility of plagiarism. Complete and correct bibliographies are required for paper assignments as stated in the assignments. Having someone sign in for you or signing in for someone else on the attendance sheet can be considered academic misconduct. Students are required to abide by the OSU Student Code of Conduct in this and all University Courses. Any student violating these requirements will be notified to the Office of Judicial Affairs. Disability Services Students with disabilities that have been certified by the Office for Disability Services will be appropriately accommodated, and should inform the instructor as soon as possible of their needs. The Office for Disability Services is located in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue; telephone 292-3307, TDD 292-0901; http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/. Honors Embedded Option: In accordance with the goals of the university Honors program, for students enrolled in the Honors Embedded component this course will: promote enhanced interaction between faculty and students; develop the creative abilities of Honors students; require high standards of academic achievement; expose students to use of methodology and research techniques; promote intellectual exchange among students; Students enrolled in the Honors embedded option of this course will have additional requirements. They will meet as a group with the instructor. The goal of these meetings is to develop a more critical, indepth understanding of course material, to more closely monitor progress on papers, and to provide methods for self-directed research and argument-making. In addition, each student will write a biweekly written assignment of topics relating to sustainability. The aim of these additional requirements is to hone the students research abilities, further develop oral presentation skills and ability for scholarly dialog and debate, both in one-on-one and in group settings. In recognition of these additional requirements, for students enrolled in this option the activities and participation component of the final grade, worth 20%, will reflect these additional assignments. 4

Course Schedule: Week 1 Jan 6-10 Introduction, What is Sustainability and Green Design? Week 2 Jan 13-17 Social and historical background of environmental sustainability: Introduction Due Wed Jan 15, minimum 2 pages (double spaced) typed analysis of your carbon footprint Required Readings due Wed Jan 15 McDonough, 5 Steps to Eco Effectiveness, 165-186 Required Readings due Fri Jan 17: Steele, preface: 6-9 McKibben, A New Atmosphere, 3-39, The End of Nature, 40-60 Week 3 Jan 20 24 Social and historical background of environmental sustainability, Sustainable and ecological politics Required Readings due Wed Jan 22: McKibben, McKibben, The End of Nature, 61-80, A Promise Broken, 81-117 Required Readings due Fri Jan 24: McKibben, The Defiant Reflex, 118-144 Steele, Chapter 17: The Source of Sustainability, 165-173 Gore, The Politicization of Global Warming, 284-301 Bly, Ch 7: Climate Politics, Laurie David and Steven Schneider, 89-102 Week 4 Jan 27 Jan 31 Quiz #1 Fri Jan 31 Social and historical background of environmental sustainability: Biomimicry Required Readings due Wed Jan 29: McKibben, A Path of More Resistance, 145-185 Sustainable architecture white papers: Biomimicry, Biophilia and Building Community, William Browning, 55-60 Bly, Ch 22, Smarter Infrastructure, Thomas Lovejoy and Mitchell Joachim, 329-343 Week 5 Feb 3 Feb 7 Scales of Sustainability: Urban planning Required Readings due Wed Feb 5: Sustainable architecture white papers: Green Towns, Emilio Ambasz, 83-90 Steele, Chapter 2: Ebenezer Howard, 49-55 Steele, Chapter 18: Ian McHarg, 175-183 Week 6 Feb 10 Feb 14 Paper #1 due Wed Feb 12 Scales of Sustainability: Landscapes Reclaimed Landscapes and landscape interventions in architecture: green walls and roofs Required Readings due Wed Feb 12: 5

Grant, xi-xii, 5-11 Corner, Recovering Landscape as a Critical Cultural Practice 1-26 Week 7 Feb 17 Feb 21 Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, Sustainability and the building process Required Readings due Wed Feb 19: Buchanan, 30-37, 39 Week 8 Feb 24 Feb 28 Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, Evolution of sustainability in architecture Required Readings due Wed Feb 26: Steele, Chapter 13: Buckminster Fuller, 142-147 Steele, Chapter 5: Frank Lloyd Wright, 70-75 Week 9 Mar 3 Mar 7 Quiz #2 Wed Mar 5 NO CLASS FRI MAR 7 NO CLASS Spring Break Mar 10-14 Week 10 Mar 17 Mar 21 Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, Evolution of sustainability in architecture continued Required Readings due Wed Mar 19: Steele, Chapter 11, Foster, Grimshaw: 123-134 Watson, Building the New Millennium, St. Mary Axe, 50-53 Week 11 Mar 24 Mar 28 Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, Contemporary architects and sustainability Required Readings due Wed Mar 26: Steele, Chapter 20: Bioclimatic Skyscraper, 192-199 Peltason, Thom Mayne, 66-77 Watson, Eden Project, 86-89 Week 12 Mar 31 Apr 4 Sustainable student projects at OSU: Pod House, Solar Decathlon Houses Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, LEED projects at The Ohio State University Required viewings due Wed Apr 2: WOSU Pod and Solar House Decathlon Week 13 Apr 7 Apr 11 Paper #2 due Wed Apr 9 Scales of Sustainability: Architecture, LEED projects at The Ohio State University continued Required Readings: to be determined 6

Week 14 Apr 14 Apr 18 Contemporary topics in sustainability Required Readings due Wed Apr 16: Sustainable architecture white papers, The Olympic Village, Neil Ingham & David Winley, 91-95 Peltason, Herzog & de Meuron, 112-123 Buchanan, New Reichstag 123-128 Week 15 Apr 22 HAPPY EARTH DAY! Final Exam Wednesday Apr 23, 12-1.45 pm, 190 Knowlton Hall 7