Innovative Building Design Research Project

Summary

Students research a real award-winning building using the COTE Top Ten Awards framework, then design a building for their own community and create an architectural sketch or digital model. This three-part project includes a teacher guide and student handout covering energy, water, ecosystems, equity, and economy. Works well in high school Earth and Environmental Science, engineering, economics, or geography courses.

Activities
Teacher Guide

Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with a grading rubric for the Innovative Building Design research project.

Handout

Use this handout with students to guide their Innovative Building Design research project.

Downloadables
Economics Efficiency Environment Renewable
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