Introduction to the construction of high performance buildings, use of design standards to realize the ecological and economic benefits of sustainable projects.
Topics covered include water and wastewater management, air and sound pollution management, and sustainability.
Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of precipitation and runoff, storm water management, detention basin design, flood control and flood frequency analysis.
Risk, safety and liability in achieving sustainability of structures; condition assessment, causes of distress and deterioration of structures.