Building Solutions. Developing Leaders.
Our department features an integrated array of programs spanning the fields of sustainable design and technology. We have developed a reputation for innovative research and sustainable development in the areas of construction and building science, renewable energy, and other sustainable technologies. Our mission is to foster a strong and vibrant culture of inquiry, discovery, and innovation that integrates theory with application, problem seeking with problem-solving, local issues with global perspectives, and technological progress with environmental stewardship. More specifically, our department endeavors to:
- Provide exemplary teaching that inspires and challenges students through experiential learning, synergistic curricula, and community engagement.
- Conduct and disseminate scholarly work that focuses on sustainable solutions to important challenges in the design, creation, and management of technological systems.
- Serve as a resource and a catalyst for local and global communities through projects, partnerships, and outreach.
We encourage you to become part of our innovative team! Please spend some time on our site learning more about our programs, our students, and our faculty.
News
App State Places 2nd in the ASC Student Competition
Congratulations to the Design Build Team who won 2nd place in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 2 Student Competition held November ...
Community Solar Project helps the Triplett Community stay connected post Hurricane Helene
Dr. Jeremy Ferrell and his Contemporary Problems in Sustainable Technology class recently completed a community solar project on a small off-grid farm...
BSC 3535 - ASC Competition Course Field Trip to Charlotte and Statesville
The BSC 3535 ASC Competition class took a field trip on Friday October 25 th to Charlotte and Statesville , NC to visit sites that are similar to this...
Climbing the ladder: How an App State graduate turned his internship into his career
App State celebrated the completion of the Holmes Drive Parking Deck on Aug. 22, a project completed by New Atlantic Contracting, which employed one o...
SBA First Meeting with Balfour Beatty
"The Student Builders Association's (SBA) first meeting with Balfour Beatty on August 27th was a success, with a huge turnout of 38 attendees!! A spec...
Appropriate Technology Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary This Month
The Appropriate Technology Program at AppState is celebrating its 40 th anniversary this year with a 3-day event (July 12-14) featuring alumni panels ...