This article provides a broad introduction to the topic of sustainability, as well as in-depth information on topics such as integrated design, life-cycle assessment, concrete-industry-related life-cycle inventory data, green building rating systems, and much more. After an introduction to these topics, sustainable-design strategies related to the use of precast concrete are outlined. Broad topics such as environmental protection and resiliency are also included.

This article provides a broad introduction to the topic of sustainability, as well as in-depth information on topics such as integrated design, life-cycle assessment, concrete-industry-related life-cycle inventory data, green building rating systems, and much more. After an introduction to these topics, sustainable-design strategies related to the use of precast concrete are outlined. Broad topics such as environmental protection and resiliency are also included.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the form liner options for precast concrete surfaces.
• Discuss the applications of computer numerical control (CNC) for the production of custom designed form liners.
• Explain the process for the application of photographic concrete.
• Describe the process for the use of lettering on precast concrete.