Beth Lewis, an associate professor of architecture at FAMU, has published the new book “Sustainaspeak: A Guide to Sustainable Design Terms.”The book was written to educate those wanting to learn more about sustainability and the terminology of environmentally-friendly and resource efficient design. “Sustainaspeak: A Guide for Sustainable Design Terms” provides a current guide to sustainable design strategies, terms and practices needed for the next generation of community and university leaders, designers, planners, architects, and students. The book addresses strategies needed to design a carbon-neutral world for future generations.
“Sustainaspeak” contains more than 200 terms with additional sources and related terms. It is illustrated with sustainable award-winning buildings.