Homework - 2/04 - Paper Topic

As I recently discussed in my previous blog post, I am focusing my argument on the issue of construction and our environment. Of course, it is imperative to have a thorough knowledge of how our structures affect the environment so that we, as a society, may advance into the future. Essentially, I will be attempting to sway my audience into advocating and participating in green construction. Obviously, some will not need much convincing. However, others strongly deny our influence on the environment. Therefore, I will have to prove that human activity (specifically the building and operation of structures) does, in fact, change our environment. Naturally, I will then have to provide cost effective materials and designs which will have a positive impact on the environment. However, I will also include other, less cost efficient, aspects of green construction for the more enthusiastic environmental saviors. Now, all these variables will contribute to the persuasiveness of the paper, yet, the most important thing I must do is convey to my audience that the benefits of green construction vastly overshadow the opposite. Furthermore, I will confirm that the benefits of green construction go past the simplicity of expense on to a healthier and more sustainable way of life.