Our Course

Lectures will cover topics such as concepts and objectives of sustainability in the context of global development; current development model vs. development model based on the concepts of sustainability; human interaction with the principle cycles around the world; environmental justice and leapfrogging; challenges and opportunities of sustainable construction in developing countries; national and international standards related to sustainability in construction; environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability applied to construction; application of social sustainability to construction, including Occupational Safety and Health aspects; and smart cities and affordable housing.