Title: (Optional) Incorporate sustainable building strategies into architectural design.
Course: Architectural Drawing and Design (21103-18) > Section: Introducing the Design Process

Incorporation should include using eco-friendly design technology based on research of current sustainable options to meet goals of sustainability, such as

- building energy usage
- material usage
- low-impact site design
- healthy/well buildings
- accreditation systems (i.e., Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED], Green Globes, Certified High Performance [CHIPs])
- resilient buildings.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is meant by sustainable technology?
- What is meant by life cycle cost?
- What is meant by sustainability, and how does it apply to architectural design?
- What are the advantages of using sustainable technology?
- Why is it important to suggest sustainable options to a client?
- What construction materials are considered sustainable?
- How does designing a sustainable structure affect the cost of construction, operation, and maintenance, and the environment?