1.1. Ethical Considerations in Sustainable Construction

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define environmental stewardship.

   Hint

   Think about how resources can be managed sustainably.

2. 2.

   What is greenwashing?

   Hint

   Consider ways marketing can sometimes be misleading.

3. 3.

   What does environmental stewardship entail?

   • Responsible resource management
   • Only following legal codes
   • Maximizing profit

   Hint

   Think of resources and how they should be handled sustainably.

4. 4.

   True or False: Greenwashing refers to honest communication about sustainability.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the opposite of honesty.

5. 5.

   Identify a construction project that faced criticism for greenwashing. Discuss the claims made and the actual outcomes.

   Hint

   Focus on advertising versus reality.

6. 6.

   Design a community engagement plan for a new sustainable building project that includes strategies to foster equity.

   Hint

   Consider ways to involve marginalized voices.