IDSD 4200 - Sustainable Design Studio

Credits: 3

Students in this junior-level course gain the technical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to design large-scale work environments based on human productivity and business organizations and their goals. Emphasis is on advanced programming, space planning, furniture, finish and equipment specification, and building system integration while adhering to fire and safety codes and ADA requirements as part of design development and presentation. As part of the Sustainable Design Specialization, coursework must be completed using the sustainable knowledge and strategies obtained to date. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to formulate and communicate a comprehensive design for a work environment based on research and advanced problem-solving strategies.

Prerequisites: IDSD 3200 - Sustainable Design Strategies + Technologies, and IDSD 3845 - Sustainable Hospitality Design

Notes: (Formerly ID 3810 Sustainable Design Studio)

Course Learning Outcomes:
Interior Design learning outcomes are governed by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Professional Standards found at https://accredit-id.org/professional-standards/. Each course in the RMCAD Interior Design program addresses multiple CIDA standards.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, the following CIDA standards. Levels of proficiency appropriate to each course are defined in the course rubric.

4. Design Process.
11. Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Finish Materials.
12. Environmental Systems and Controls.
13. Interior Construction and Building Systems.
14. Regulations.

Required Textbooks:
Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science + Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life - ISBN: 9780470163344

Sun, Wind, + Light : Architecture Design Strategies, 3rd Edition - ISBN: 9780470945780

Green Studio Handbook, 2nd Edition - ISBN: 9780080890524