Explore trends in construction of buildings.

Exploration should include

• green methods and certifications such as
• National Green Building Standard (NGBS) (https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/industry-issues/sustainability-and-green-building/national-green-building-standard-certification Links to an external site.) 
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) (https://www.usgbc.org/leed Links to an external site.) 
• location and transportation
• sustainable sites
• water efficiency
• energy and atmosphere
• materials and resources
  
  
• alternative materials and methods (e.g., 3D printing)
• accelerated construction
• various approaches (e.g., design-build). 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What energy-efficient innovations are incorporated into today’s structures?
• How are current trends affecting future development in construction?
• What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (https://www.ada.gov/ Links to an external site.), and how does it affect building construction?