COURSES

Offered in Winter Term

 This course covers the following concepts:

A)   Introduction to Sustainability:

• Understanding the importance of the 3 pillars of Sustainability: Economic (Profit), Social (People) and Environmental (Planet) known as The Triple Bottom Line.

• The impact of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry.

B) Overview of the most Sustainable Engineering Designs, Procurement Practices and Construction Methods.

C) Introduction to Knowledge Management, Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and Knowledge-Based Decision Support Systems (KBDSS):

• Comprehending the techniques utilized to transfer raw Data to useful Knowledge that can be used for Timely Decision Making.

D) Application of KBDSS to Achieve Sustainable Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).

E) Visiting a sustainable construction project to prove the applicability of knowledge covered in the class. 

University Commons, formerly the Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre, is a revitalized hub at the heart of the University of Alberta, blending historic architecture with modern, student-focused spaces for learning, research, and collaboration. Originally built in 1922, its renewal enhances sustainability and energy efficiency while supporting diverse academic and administrative functions. Designed to accommodate quiet study areas and bookable meeting rooms, the space fosters an inclusive community environment. 

The students at the course tour the building and then get a presentation from representatives from the owner, designer, and constructor of the building.  The presentation covers all the sustainability aspects that were utilized in this impressive project.