About
CHUD's mission is to provide leadership as a center of inquiry for the creation of sustainable housing and communities. Sustainable communities are those that feature vibrant economies, offer a choice of housing and transportation modes, are closer to jobs, schools, shopping, and recreation, are less energy
CHUD supports its mission through research and engagement in the following focal areas:
- Sustainable landscape and urban planning, design, and development practices; and
- Innovative green building techniques and technologies.
CHUD's community of scholars -- both faculty and doctoral fellows -- work toward achieving this mission.