Date:4/20/2009

that the house will illustrate a convergence of social policy, engineering and sustainability. The design and construction of the house translates theory into real world practice. Moomaw is joined in the project by co-investigator, Chris Swan, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Tufts and BAC principal investigator Greg Demchak of Autodesk and a BAC faculty member. "Sustainable living is the future but it's not a very practical goal if the related costs are so enormous that they're not accessible to a wider community of average homebuyers," Moomaw says. "Building this house can't but help further our practical understanding of sustainability and renewable energy. What better education experience than to plan, design and build a house?"

'/>"/>

Contact: Alex Reid alexander.reid@tufts.edu 617-627-4173 Tufts University Source:Eurekalert

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2 3
Related biology news :

1. Tufts University professor receives IADR Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Award
2. Tufts University Prof. Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos named as AAAS Fellow
3. Tufts to develop morphing chemical robots
4. Tufts University biologists link Huntingtons disease to health benefits in young
5. K-State using Second Life island to help high school students learn earth science
6. Bioscience institutions come together to launch Microlife Discovery Center for area students
7. Science internships attract students to research careers
8. At WPI, some students are learning its OK to peek
9. High school students paper published in prestigious college math journal
10. Web-based case studies help students develop career skills
11. College students find comfort in their pets during hard times