| dc.description.abstract | Course Description
Sustainable design and planning is a framework for how we plan, build, and live in our built environments in a
way that better balances environmental, social, and economic demands. The focus of this course is on
developing an understanding of the complex issues associated with sustainability in the built environment and
exploring the ways in which sustainable principles and working tools can be applied to address these issues.
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach in addressing the various dimensions of sustainability in order to
reflect the interests of the citizens, design professionals, and policy makers who are involved in addressing the
issues and concerns of our communities. It covers the historical trends of the natural and cultural environment,
such as eras in climatic variation, industrialization, transportation, energy and water-use, animal and plant
adaptation, and the role of human intervention in various systems. Students will encounter alternate designed
environment future scenarios based on various models of growth and resource-use that promote stewardship and
sustainability.
The course will explore the economic, social, and environmental challenges and potential solutions in each
topic area. Students will be encouraged to consider the economic viability, public policy implications, and
social costs and inequities of potential solutions.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required beyond a computer, a reliable internet connection, and working knowledge of
D2L are expected of all students.
Course Instructors
Joey Iuliano
Graduate Associate, College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
1jiuliano@email.arizona.edu (expect a response within 24 hours)
Joey Iuliano is a graduate from CAPLA's Planning program (MS '15) and has Ph.D. (¿21) in Geography. Before
UA, Joey attended Purdue University and received a master's in Health and Kinesiology (MS '12) and
bachelor's in Organizational Leadership and Supervision (BS '10). Joey's research interests are how the built
environment influences people's transportation choices, specifically when it comes to active transportation.
Erika Ebermann Vera
Professor, Architecture at UPC
erikaebermann@arizona.edu
Erika Ebermann Vera is a professor in the Faculty of Architecture in the UPC (Universidad de Ciencias
Aplicadas in Lima, Peru). She is an architect and international specialist in sustainable architecture and the
restoration and preservation of historic buildings. | |
