Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenlin Yang, University of Florida; Gabriel Castelblanco, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

construction- and engineering-related programs, the capstone project is widely regarded as apivotal milestone in a student’s academic journey, testing not only their mastery of specializedknowledge but also their ability to integrate project management, system-level thinking, andcollaborative skills [1], [2]. Given the growing importance of sustainable development in theconstruction industry, many educational institutions have embedded LEED (Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design) elements into their curricula or capstone projects to ensurestudents gain a solid understanding of green building principles and sustainable design practices.For LEED-based projects or coursework, students are often required to produce a LEEDNarrative outlining