[E&S-seminars] Sustainable Development Seminar Series: Sustainable Cities - 12/11/2003

[Philip Sheehy]

The Students for Global Sustainability, MIT Student Pugwash, Engineers 
Without Frontiers and Design that Matters invite you to:

Sustainable Development Seminar Series
Sustainable Cities


Building A Sustainable Future:
The Role of Architecture and Construction
Professor John Ochsendorf, MIT Department of Architecture
Thursday December 11, 2003 at 5:30PM in 4-237

The construction and operation of buildings consumes enormous quantities of 
natural resources worldwide. Buildings consume more energy and materials 
than almost all other sectors of American industry. This public lecture 
provides an overview of the environmental impact of buildings and the 
specific barriers to a more sustainable construction industry. The lecture 
also highlights the important role for architects and engineers in 
improving the design and construction of the built environment worldwide.

snacks and refreshments provided


please forward to any interested parties
sponsored by Large Event Funding

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