General Introduction to Sustainable Construction

This lecture provides a general introduction to the course, covering the course objectives, expectations, content, format, and assessment methods. It delves into the objectives of the course, understanding sustainable construction, evaluation of infrastructure and building performance, and the application of sustainable construction principles. The lecture emphasizes learning through projects, basic knowledge acquisition, methodology design, and critical thinking. It also highlights the teaching methods, which involve case studies, group work, structured approaches, and critical questioning. Evaluation methods include group assessments and final presentations. External experts contribute to real project presentations, enhancing the practical learning experience.