Example of thermal imaging, a technique used in the third module of this course. (Image courtesy of Donald Frankel.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Harold Hemond
Prof. Heidi Nepf
Prof. Louis Bucciarelli
Sheila Frankel
MIT Course Number
1.101
As Taught In
Fall 2005
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This sophomore-level course is a project-oriented introduction to the principles and practice of engineering design. Design projects and exercises are chosen that relate to the built and natural environments. Emphasis is placed on achieving function and sustainability through choice of materials and processes, compatibility with natural cycles, and the use of active or adaptive systems. The course also encourages development of hands-on skills, teamwork, and communication; exercises and projects engage students in the building, implementation, and testing of their designs.
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