Research and Working EQ

1). My working EQ is "What is the most important factor when designing and building a "green" building?"

2).EQ: What is the most important factor when designing and building a "green" building?

• The location will play a drastic role in the efficiency of the building. an architect can use the sun as a natural light source to light up the building. Also being able to have the sun come into the building during winter for heat and the ability to block the sun during a was summer day.
• The type of building that an architect is designing will also affect what types of green methods you will and can add to the building. For example, a 30 story building must be more careful on their thermostat because the the business will use more energy faster because of its mere size compared to a one or two story home.

3). The most important source that I have used to help me answer the EQ so far has been my 18th source. This source talks about the different challenges that different buildings encounter when trying to be designed green or trying to be converted into a green building. This source also has a Works Cited which can be helpful for me to find new research. To check out the PDF click here.

4). My mentor is Erik Peterson who is an architect for a small firm named Claremont Environment Design Group (CEDG). CEDG as well as Mr. Peterson design and build eco-friendly/green buildings for businesses, non-profits, and cities. Having a mentor such as Mr. Peterson allows me to better answer my EQ throughout the year.