This module is the eighth in a series of eleven modules in an energy conservation curriculum for secondary and postsecondary vocational students. It is designed for use by itself or as part of a sequence of four modules on conservation in building construction and operation (see also modules 9-11). The objective of this module is to train students in the recognition, implementation, and utilization of energy consumption and possible conservation in building construction and design. First, an introduction to the module and definitions of key terms are provided. Next, the text is presented in the following four units: (1) construction considerations before building; (2) building site and design; (3) weatherization; and (4) weatherization student workbook. The information in the first three units is presented in lecture format accompanied by laboratory exercises and questions/examples for class discussion. A bibliography and several charts/tables illustrating the text material are found at the end of the module. (BM)