BSE - Sustainable Environment Engineering Design Studio - Focus area
Colorado School of Mines
Date Posted: June 10, 2022
Submitted by: Lillian Makhoul
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Program Type: Specialization/Concentration/Emphasis
Description
Academics added a "sustainability" focus area to the BSE that includes a Sustainable Environments Design Studio. This is a one-year capstone program that focuses on sustainable engineering design. Recent projects include design of an electric vehicle charging station plan for the campus, a campus solar feasibility study for its apartment complex, a greenhouse and structural design components, a composting system for the apartment complex, and a solar garden for the City of Golden.