48-728 Special Topics in BPD: Modular Sustainability: EcoPods for Interactive Learning
9 units, Carnegie Mellon University
The best way to learn a subject is to teach. The best way to teach is to create handson, interactive learning tools that engage all ages and levels of expertise. This elective will engage CMU students in the creation of a unique set of EcoPods that capture the vocabulary, metrics, products and integrated systems that define critical subsets of sustainability Visual Delight balancing light and daylight Thermal Delight with passive and active energies Breathing Deeply by ensuring indoor and outdoor air quality Acoustic Delight with managed noise and quiet Cradle to Cradle materials and assemblies Living Materials and Biomimicry Biophilia our inherent need for connection to nature Powering Down towards smart grid futures Water in a Resilient Future Students will work individually or in teams to develop a selfselected modular and mobile learning pod capturing the guidelines, integrated products and specifications, as well as the environmental and life cycle benefits for diverse audiences. The course will begin with rapid research on the vocabulary, metrics, guidelines and products in the selected area of sustainable design. Collaboration with industry will provide a virtual or physical kit of parts critical to the educational delivery of the critical resource. Finally, modular eco pods for handson learning will be envisioned with drawings and an educational workbook to inspire students, future clients and practitioners to reach for the highest performing integrated solution.
Prerequisites: none listed
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