Concept
Sustainable living
Cours associés (7)
ENG-410: Energy supply, economics and transition
This course examines energy systems from various angles: available resources, how they can be combined or substituted, their private and social costs, whether they can meet the energy demand, and how
FIN-429: Sustainable & entrepreneurial finance
This course deals with the role of finance in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Students learn how to apply asset allocation techniques to build sustainable portfolios, understand t
HUM-471: Economic growth and sustainability I
This course examines growth from various angles: economic growth, growth in the use of resources, need for growth, limits to growth, sustainable growth, and, if time permits, population growth and gro
ENV-501: Material flow analysis and resource management
This course provides the basis to understand material and energy production and consumption processes. Students learn how to develop a material flow analysis and apply it to resource management cases.
MSE-440: Composites technology
The latest developments in processing and the novel generations of organic composites are discussed.
Nanocomposites, adaptive composites and biocomposites are presented. Product development, cost anal
HUM-397: Design for sustainability I
This course explores and practices some of the fundamental tools of designing for sustainability with a focus on the sustainability, desirability, and economic viability of solutions.
CIVIL-474: Civil engineering teaching unit: Sustainable construction
La conformité de la construction aux principes du développement durable requiert de l'ingénieur et de l'architecte la maîtrise de compétences multidisciplinaires. A l'issue du cours, les étudiants acq