12-705 Designing Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure
12 units, Carnegie Mellon University
In an ever-changing world, creating and rehabilitating infrastructure demands state-of-the-art engineering solutions. These solutions must be sustainable, resilient against changing threats, and adaptable to evolving societal needs. Technological breakthroughs and innovative materials offer unprecedented opportunities to tackle these challenges, enabling us to overcome obstacles that were insurmountable in the past. In this course, students will learn about technological advances and imminent threats that define the landscape of infrastructure in the 21st century. Real-world case studies will illuminate sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects, providing insights into their successes and hurdles. Through a team-based design experience, students will collaborate to solve real-world infrastructure problems, applying the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped to envision, design, and implement infrastructure solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for communities and societies worldwide.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026
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