Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course will discuss Climate Change and the critical role architects play in the discussion in the context of understanding and designing for the thermal environment of buildings. Through the semester, students will discuss and review basic concepts of sustainability, gaining an understanding of climate-appropriate design, passive heating and cooling, and renewable energy systems. At the same time, through weekly readings and assignments, students will use tools to help them understand, measure and design better buildings. They will be exposed to and will learn the international language of sustainability. 