Sustainability Spotlight

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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

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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
Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State... Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight

Students view exhibition

A growing learning community: Climate Stories Collaborative at Appalachian teaches students and faculty alike Feb 28, 2019

Sustainability has long been a core value shared by faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University.

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School bus

Appalachian art professor creates classroom space using a bus with solar panels Feb 8, 2019

Creativity and sustainability – at Appalachian State University, these two values often go hand-in-hand.

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Patrick Ross in Madagascar

Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar Feb 6, 2019

During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjana

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Caleb and Christain

Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone Jan 31, 2019

In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety... Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment

Appalachian alumnus finds niche in sustainable transportation Jan 18, 2019

Ryan Gillespie ’17 has always been passionate about what he calls “responsible transportation.” During his time as a student in

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