This course introduces design principles of Low Impact Development (LID) which incorporate sustainable development and natural resources management as an alternative to traditional site design. Topics include science- based interdisciplinary design practices including tools from civil and environmental engineering, hydrology, horticulture, ecology, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to use multifaceted approaches to recommend site-specific LID design concepts for residential, public, and commercial sites.
- Subject
- LID
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 College Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 College Catalog
- Source
- catalog.cpcc.edu