Sustainable Construction

Assignment 1

1. Explain how the first law of Thermodynamics relates to construction, (40 points)

2.

a) What is the design concept of “cradle to cradle,” and explain how that concept relates to construction (30 points).

b) Describe a “cradle to grave” treatment of one construction material/resource. Write a history of its life from beginning to end, using a time-line format. (30 points)