STANDARD COMPETENCEIS:

 

 I. List qualities of a green design concept

 II. Describe the uses and practices of green design in the industry

 III. Describe areas where green design should be considered

 IV. Compose green design ideas for residential and commercial property

 V. Draw floor plans (computer or hand) with green design ideas

 VI. Create a list of concepts to utilize and consider when creating awareness of design

 VII. Attend field trips where sustainable design has been applied

 VIII. Produce illustrations using sustainable materials

 IX. Create a list of possibilities for green design when remodeling

 X. Prepare printed copies of design concepts and solutions

 XI. Create and present a document where green materials and concepts have been applied

 XII. Discuss natural light, air and energy use in the design process

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Design case scenarios

 a. Current design cases

 b. Components and elements which make the design ¿green¿.

 II. Green design process

 a. Grouping components together

 b. Understanding the design process and what to consider

 c. Producing a case-study document with projects awarded ¿green¿

 III. Considerations for sustainable design

 a. Points to consider in the early phases of the design

 b. Creating awareness and understanding

 IV. Use of green materials in design

 a. Collect materials to be considered ¿green¿

 b. Document the impact on the environment of chosen materials

 c. Produce 3D models with different possible solutions/materials

 V. Analysis of the design

 a. Impact on the environment

 b. Cost and maintenance of the materials

 VI. Applications of the environmentally friendly design

 a. Using different materials

 b. Creating a list of the impact in the environment

 VII. Create a design for a ¿green project¿

 a. Set of construction drawings

 b. Bill of Materials

 c. Finish materials

 VIII. Total cost of the design

 a. Initial cost for production and maintenance

 b. Analyzing charts with prices and possible options on the life of the design

 IX. Presentation of the final project

 a. Create a digital or hard set of drawings

 b. Visit shops for initial cost and future cost (maintenance) of the project

 X. Marketing the Project

 a. Produce sets of model views and illustrations

 b. Prepare models for marketing