1. Discuss Toyota’s stance on “Sustainable Development” and “Return on Investment”. Relate this to the fundamental principles of Green Building Design.
2. Discuss why, despite the United States limited history (i.e. established in 1776), our nation has become a global technological / economic / political power. Detail our responsibility toward promoting sustainable construction and curtailing resource consumption.
3. Describe how both architecture design and engineering of buildings has changed over the last century as a result of modern technology. Describe how green engineering is now attempting to embrace “natural energy saving” design elements.
4. Describe why the use of day lighting to illuminate interior spaces is more complicated than simply opening a window. Describe the architectural and engineering challenges faced to provide natural lighting within a given structure.
