Innovative Building Design Research Project – Teacher Guide

Summary

Students research an award-winning building to analyze its design strategies across energy, water, ecosystems, and community impact, then apply what they learn by developing a building concept for their own community. The three-part project includes a student handout, rubric, and submission requirements covering a written report, architectural sketch or model, and citations. Works well in high school Earth and Environmental Science, engineering, economics, or geography courses. Students can work independently or as part of a teacher-led design challenge.