Green development is a fast-growing field in which the pursuit of environmental excellence produces fundamentally better communities that are more comfortable, efficient, appealing, and ultimately more profitable. Going "green" goes beyond conventional development practices, by including the following elements:

• Environmental responsiveness to benefit the surrounding environment

• Resource efficiency by using resources in the construction, development, and operations of communities in ways that are not wasteful

• Sensitivity to existing culture and community to foster community in design, construction, and operations

Bringing these elements together through the green development approach provides many environmental and economic benefits by capitalizing on interconnections.

Upcoming events: ASU Art Museum Sustainability Exhibit