Building Science and Sustainable Design
School of Construction & Design Technologies
Lifelong Education Center, Rm. C156 · (570) 327-4518
Sustainable practices are those that allow people of the present to meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Sustainable building design reduces the use of non-renewable resources, minimizes waste, employs non-toxic materials, and generally limits the negative impacts of a building on the environment.
Building science is concerned with optimizing building performance by analyzing the ways in which the various elements in a building interact. The analysis of air and moisture penetration in the building envelope is a typical “building science” problem. These types of issues are fundamental to the sustainability movement.
Graduates have a diverse set of skills and abilities that could prepare them for "green" careers focused on energy, renewable energy, and the environment.
Be green... and be a high performer in great demand!
Sustainable building practices are now mainstream concerns. Modern day buildings must not only be functional and aesthetically pleasing, they must also be energy and resource efficient, and must create healthy environments for their occupants. Professionals in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC) industry need to understand the issues of sustainability in order to meet the needs of the marketplace. The Building Science and Sustainable Design program provides students with hands-on experience using current sustainable practices and technologies, and promotes a better way of building and a healthier environment.
Not sure four years is right for you?
Consider one of the following two-year associate’s degrees, which will transfer into the four-year degree when you’re ready: