Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The College of Architecture and Design provides a specialized focus on sustainable design, integrating insights from diverse fields spanning technical expertise to philosophical perspectives. This program examines how choices in built environment design affect ecological systems both immediately and over time. Learners are encouraged to recognize architecture's influence on natural resource usage, highlighting the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration and guidance across various scales - from individual structures to urban and regional planning. This commitment typically involves careful consideration of building efficiency throughout all phases, from initial conception to final assessment.