Sustainable+Construction


 * Sustainable Construction **

=What is it: =

== Sustainable Building also called Green Building or construction, is an effort to increase efficiency of energy and other resources, as well as protecting heath of residents and reducing waste and pollution. ==

What’s trending in the industry:

== Currently their is a big trend towards developing alternative energies such as solar to harness light in order to create energy. These Technologies themselves are still inefficient and their is always research and development to increase the efficiency of solar powered energy.==

==Another trend currently is LEED Certification of buildings. This is a system developed to rate buildings on a checklist of factors giving them a certification of sustainability. These factors range from location to energy efficiency and construction materials. The criteria is based out of 100 points possible and a score of 50 gives basic certification and then different levels of certification for additional points scored. This is how you get the silver gold platinum ratings etc.==

Possible future of Sustainable Building:

==**With the growing awareness of green technology and continued development of higher efficiency products the future looks bright for sustainable building. With a focus on environmental and consumer health and safety and continued development eventually overall efficiency of the world should be improved. There are however obstacles in the way. including current infrastructure and the myth that Sustainable building is just a money sink with no financial benefits. eventually if everyone gets on the same page we can together improve the quality of life and environmental impact we have on our world.**==

Proposed Focus Area Classes:
 * ASU has a school of sustainability which is great.**