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Building sciences, technology programs earn new Zero Energy Design Designation Jan 6, 2023

According the The Appalachian, two App State degree programs in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment have earned the new Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) from th... Fine and Applied Arts, Communication, Sustainablity, Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment

Sun Trip California

STBE's Dr. Martin: Solar Bike Ambassador Nov 18, 2022

Longtime faculty member Dr. Jack Martin Participated in a 500 mile solar bike showcase Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Sustainability Spotlight
Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment Receives Zero Energy Design Designation

Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment Receives Key Designation From the DOE Sep 28, 2022

The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment earned the first-ever Zero Energy Design Designation from the U.S.

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Cameron Van Dyke sits with his wife and students at their sustainable community

App State professor builds small sustainable community with students Aug 23, 2022

Over the last four years, App State professor Cameron Van Dyke has embarked on an incredible journey of design and sustainability by creating a s Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainablity
Armed to Farm at App State hosted a week-long training for 30 participating veteran farmers from the southeastern United States.

Armed to Farm Program Teaches 30 Veterans how to Farm Aug 17, 2022

From Aug.25-29, the Frontline to Farm program hosted Armed to Farm, a week-long training for 30 participating farmers from the southeastern Unite Sustainability Spotlight
Jack Martin

Appalachian professor works with Light Electric Vehicle Association to offer campus classes, training abroad Apr 25, 2019

Jack Martin, senior lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University, has partnered... Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Sustainability Spotlight

Holland Fellows workshop

Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for... Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Fine and Applied Arts

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in Peru

Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village Mar 21, 2019

During summer 2018, a group of Appalachian State University students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu down to the gat

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IDEX students presenting ideas

LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism Mar 7, 2019

After the successful completion of an off-the-shelf tiny home for nonprofit LIFE Village Inc.

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