Sustainable Systems
Parsons School of Design: Parsons First Year
Course Reference Number: 4554
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the systems inherent in adaptive, resilient design practices. What are the challenges and opportunities for designers when they create products, systems, and services that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable? This course begins to address that question. The curriculum is structured around four major themes; Climate Change, Materials, Energy,and Water. These interrelated themes frame students' observations as they study real conditions that are both local and accessible and inclass discussions teach students to translate research into creative solutions. The class activities combine field trips, lectures, studiobased workshops, lab experiments and seminars. Both the fieldwork and applied research methods are then developed into creative works that support diversity, adaptability and resilience in the face of ever changing conditions. All currently open seats for Fall 2017 have been reserved for BBA Strategic Design & Management students.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: Parsons First Year (PUFY)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Max Enrollment: 18