Tag: sustainability

BCT is this year again offering a summer pre-college program for high-schoolers that are interested in construction and in finding out how to make buildings sustainable! Rising 10th–12th graders get a feel for what college is like while earning two (2) college credits that can be applied towards the Building and Construction Technology Program (BCT) at UMass, or others. Enroll NOW to save your child’s spot in these exciting programs! BCT's Sustainable Building Lab Discover how buildings shape the world – and how to make them better! Join us for two action-packed weeks at UMass Amherst where high school students will dive into the world of building design, construction, and sustainability. This isn’t just sitting in a classroom – it’s about designing, building, and exploring the future of the built environment. This pre-college course is dedicated to investigating sustainability in the Built Environment with a series of hands-on activities that will explore:  Digital design using the computer-aided design (CAD) software Sketchup Energy efficiency in residential and commercial...

BCT is this year again offering summer pre-college programs for high-schoolers that are interested in construction and in finding out how to make buildings sustainable! Rising 10th–12th graders get a feel for what college is like while earning two (2) college credits that can be applied towards the Building Construction Technology Program (BCT) at UMass, or others. Enroll NOW to save your child’s spot in these exciting programs! NEW this year: We are now offering TWO PROGRAMS. Both are two-week courses that can be taken as residential (including housing) or commuter options. The BCT BuildingLab is a two-week immersive pre-college program for high school students interested in exploring construction, building science, sustainability, engineering, building design, technology, and discovering related career paths. This program includes build projects, use of emergent technologies (drones, infrared cameras, air quality testing, AR/VR), and construction site tours.This program is offered July 13 – 26, 2025. The BCT SustainabilityLab is a two-week program on the UMass Amherst campus dedicated to investigating sustainability...