1. Sustainable design opportunities and best practices

• Consider the building in which you are presently located. Given its design, how well did it address the major priorities for energy optimization? Inventory the energy-optimizing features that were included in the design. How might the building have been better designed to take energy into account? What features or technologies could have been included? Which would have the greatest potential impact?

• Consider the building in which you are presently located. Given its design, how well did it address the major priorities for water efficiency and wastewater performance? Inventory the water-optimizing features that were included in the design. How might the building have been better designed to take water into account? What features or technologies could have been included? Which would have the greatest potential impact?

2. Evolution of sustainability: theory and applications

• What was your first exposure to the idea of sustainability in your personal or professional life? What sources of information did you find most impactful? What convinced you that sustainability was worthy of your attention?

• Think about the most recent significant purchase you have made. What information did you consider in making the decision? What additional factors from the Triple Bottom Line could you have considered? What information would you have needed to incorporate these factors into your decision?