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Las Vegas set to become example of green architecture
CityCenter, a development project in Las Vegas, is designed to give a sustainable makeover to the world-famous Strip and create new opportunities for green business careers.
Put together by eight world-renowned architects, the 18-million-square-foot project aims to achieve a combination of gold and silver LEED ratings by the U.S. Green Building Council for all of its distinctive hotels, residences, dining, retail and public spaces.
Among its main sustainable features is water conservation technology that will save between 32 percent and 39 percent of water within the buildings and 60 percent in outdoor landscaping.
"[This is] one of the world's largest green urban developments," says Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage.
"Designing CityCenter with sustainable elements reinforces its permanence and creates a healthier environment for our guests and residents, as well as for the 12,000 people who ultimately will work [here]," he adds.
Increasing environmental consciousness among Americans as well as the Obama administration's drive to support and promote renewable sources of energy and sustainable development ensure that green jobs will be growing dynamically as the economic recovery gathers momentum.
Masters or doctoral programs in green architecture and engineering can therefore be a good option for those heading to school to boost their skills.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental engineers will see job growth in their field average 25 percent until 2016, and some are already making more than $106,230.
Vacancies for architects, in the meantime, will increase by 18 percent, with top salaries exceeding $104,000. 
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