Hynniewta, Kyrshanbor2020-02-262020-02-262019-12https://hdl.handle.net/11299/211696University of Minnesota M.S. thesis December 2019. Major: Architecture. Advisor: Thomas Fisher. 1 computer file (PDF); 88 pages.40 percent of U.S. energy is consumed by buildings. Architects play a key role in combating climate change because of their ability to produced energy-efficient design. However, Architects designed only 2% of the single-family houses that occurs in the U.S. The thesis aims to expand the architect’s role in this industry. This is significant because their involvement will move the 98% deliberately and effectively towards a sustainable, healthy and carbon-neutral future.enThesis or Dissertation