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ID 472 — Ecology and the Built Environment

2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours

The growing impact of ecology on the interior design profession is studied and includes such topics as nondepletable energy services, energy conservation, and resource conservation. Students explore the relationships between ecology and building construction, furniture, furnishings, equipment, building mechanical systems, and building maintenance. Recycling, reuse, and ecological awareness are among the areas studied.