This seminar course will focus on conceptual frameworks and tools intended to guide communities to a more sustainable condition. Examples of possible concepts covered in the course are material and energy flows, resilience, adaptability, passive survivability, sufficiency, biophilia, and localization. Course focus will vary from year to year. Recent topics have included The Natural Step, transition towns, LEED-ND, microclimate design, biophilia, and community energy systems. Prereq: Level at least 3B Planning students
