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Assignment 1: Creative Essay

There are many ways of designing environmentally-responsible and resource-efficient structures and cities, with amazing innovations and advances introduced every day. Everything from smart homes and photovoltaic glass to centrally organized power networks, modular building, and even self-healing bio concrete.

Architects, startups, investors, entrepreneurs, tech companies, and designers are all pioneering holistic new approaches to sustainable architecture, in which new buildings are constructed and maintained throughout their life-cycles with as little negative impact on the environment as possible.

Students are required to choose and research a topic in relation to "What is Sustainable Architecture?" in a group work of 4 members. The chosen topic can be historical, present, or perspective and they can be data-centric, analytical, fictional, critical, or conceptual.

Reflection 

This assignment challenges me to think imaginatively about sustainable architecture and environmental considerations in connection to structures. It was an excellent chance for me to understand ways that promote successful environmental design concepts and building practices.

Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)

  1. Discipline Specific Knowledge
    1.1 Able to put theories into practice
    1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study
    1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study
2. Lifelong Learning
     2.1 Learn independently
     2.2 Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively
     2.3 Be intellectual engaged​​​​
3. Thinking and Problem-Solving skills 
     3.1 Think critically and creatively
     3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions
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