UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: Building & Construction Technology SustainabilityLab

Our residential pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience. The Building & Construction Technology: SustainabilityLab is a two-week course dedicated to investigating Sustainability in the Built Environment. Throughout this program, you will explore the issues of sustainability and resilience from the perspective of the built environment.

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This will consist of a series of experiential learning exercises where students will be exposed to examples of sustainability on campus and locations that are a short drive away. Students will examine the built environment and how humans interact with it.

The Building & Construction Technology: SustainabilityLab will consist of a series of hands-on activities that will explore:

• Energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings
• Water conservation strategies
• Sustainable material uses in contemporary buildings
• How the UMass campus incorporates elements of sustainability
• Analyzing buildings for sustainability and identifying solutions that address any shortcomings

Collectively, there will be a focus on problem identification, teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving.

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This course is offered at the UMass Amherst campus as a residential program. Local students may apply to attend as a commuter.