The General Principles of Sustainability Relative to Buildings

Learning objectives and expected outcomes

• Understand the three pillars of sustainability
• Understand the principles of each pillar os sustainability and how they apply to building applications
• Be aware of different tools and techniques that can be used for sustainability assessment

Lecture slides and multimedia materials

PDF of lecture slides General Principles of Sustainability

Active learning exercises

• Create a Venn diagram with 3 circles and examples for a topic that you are interested in. Instruction

Homework and Reading

• EPA’s Sustainability Primer
• Science for Global Sustainability: Toward a New Paradigm
• Read more about ASTM E2432 Standard Guide for General Principles of Sustainability Relative to Buildings