O Focuses on modern sustainable design concepts, processes, and practices O Applies foundational principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and sustainability to creating solutions for managing and mitigating environmental problems O Places emphasis on global issues such as pollution prevention and resource recovery O Explains energy and mass balance concepts using numerous clear and engaging example problems O Provides a coherent and unified approach to life cycle assessment and thinking development O Features effective pedagogical tools, including numerical assessment and design problems, research activities, discussion topics, and extensive online learning resources O Includes extensive teaching materials for instructors, such as active learning exercises, homework assignments, classroom activities, and a solutions manual