Each year the program provides an essay topic that challenges students to think like engineers and address a social situation with a futurist technical solution. The team writes a 700-1000 word Essay on the assigned engineering related topic. This year’s topic is:
“Providing an affordable green living space for people who have lost their home due to a disaster or financial emergency.”
The living space should use sustainable materials, have a low-carbon emissions footprint, and achieve the “Green Ideals” of energy efficient building.
The focus of this essay topic is on the design of a green living space in response to the societal need. Students will cite a minimum of 3 sources of information on their reference page. Click here for the full Essay Question. See 2010 Rules for a list of all requirements.
• Habitat for Humanity International’s Disaster Response, www.habitat.org/disaster
• 2010 Essay Topic
• 2009 National Best Essay
• 2008 Best Essay
• Essay Submittal Form (due 12/9/09)
• Essay Rubric
• 2009 FC Habitat Essay Presentation
• 2009 FC LEED Essay Presentation
• National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) model green home building guidelines, www.nahbgreen.org
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council, www.usgbc.org
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development, www.wbcsd.org
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