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Can concrete be used as part of a green and sustainable piece of architecture? Anyone any sites or information on whether concrete is environmentally friendly and a sustainable piece of architecture? Is it green? Why?

Are there any Ghanaian architecture students in S.E. England interested in environmentally-friendly design? I am doing an environmental architecture MSc and am looking for another young architecture student with a fresh imagination interested in low energy/ passive/ bio-climatic buildings and renewable energy to collaborate with on designing an innovative small development in Accra, Ghana. You must be Ghanaian or have lived in Ghana for several years with an extensive knowledge of the climate, geography, nature, local and vernacular architecture. You must also be very interested in building with minimal environmental impact. I am asking this on behalf of a client, motivated by the environment and green issues. Even if you are not studying architecture but are studying in the UK, I would be pleased to meet you- preferably if you are travelling to Accra in the next few months. Possibility of remuneration.

What is a good minor for Architecture? I'm going to college soon, and I'm planning on majoring in Architecture. I really want to be a green building architect (makes environmentally friendly buildings) and I wondered what would be a good minor to go with. I was thinking a minor is sustainability or environment, but I don't really know.

What types of 'green' jobs are there? I'm really big into being environmentally friendly, and I'm thinking about whether or not I'd like to make a career out of something like that. My dad is an engineer, so of course he suggested Green Engineering/Architecture, but that's not really my thing. I'm not very good at math, either, and I'm pretty sure that you should be if you're an engineer. What other types of jobs are there in the green industry?

How do I make my building designs more self sufficient? I am in my 3rd year of my Architecture class, and we are beginning to design commercial building designs. We were told to make it "green", meaning that they want me to design the building more environmentally friendly. How are some ways I can incorporate the "green" into my designs? (right now, we are designing a dentist office)

Would someone with a major in " City, Community, and Regional Planning " be able to get a job in Architecture? this is what is says about City, Community, and Regional Planning at collegeboard.com; You may have heard of the term urban sprawl. Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities and suburbs. The typical results: traffic congestion, a lack of green or open spaces, poorly designed or nonexistent public transportation, and unhappy residents. City, community, and regional planners address urban sprawl and other problems that communities face, such as pollution. Planning majors learn about the principles of architectural design and how to use them to create communities in which people are proud to work and live. They explore such topics as affordable housing, public transportation, land use and zoning, economics, and environmentally friendly buildings.