Construction - Sustainable Built Environment

Overview

About Construction - Sustainable Built Environment at Massey University

The strategies and techniques of sustainable design and construction for the built environment include:

• Green procurement
• Design for Excellence (DfX)
• Sustainable construction techniques and practice
• Zero-carbon buildings
• Constructability, operation and maintenance considerations.

Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

• Climate change
• The principles of sustainability
• The UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the built environment.

You’ll be able to lead the development of sustainable built environments and zero-carbon built environment industry initiatives.

Careers

Construction consultants, public policy, engineering consultants and government agencies all require skilled people with a knowledge and understanding of how climate change and zero carbon initiatives will impact the built environment and how to create a more sustainable construction industry.