Waste Reduction for Art and Architecture

“Waste Reduction for Art and Architecture�

-a hands on approach to learning about sustainability

Cover Sheet: Student‐Led Projects University of Idaho Sustainability Center Project Proposal

Date submitted: 10. 10. 09 Project Title: “Waste Reduction for Art and Architecture” Student PI/Team Leader: Anne Zuercher Campus Mailing Address: Anne Zuercher c/o Department of Architecture & Interior Design P.O. Box 442451

Vandal Mail: anne.zuercher@vandals.uidaho.edu

Major, College, Level in School, and Expected Graduation Date: Architecture, College of Art and Architecture, Graduate Student, May 2010 Name(s) and email addresses of additional student team member(s): Landon DeFelice

defe7304@vandals.uidaho.edu

Robin Lopez

rlopez@vandals.uidaho.edu

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Project Dates: 10. 10. 09 – 12. 17. 09 Amount Requested: $2200

Project Synopsis (2‐5 sentences):

With the progress and push towards innovative technological fixes and scientific inventions, it is very easy to forget about sustainability on a local, human‐scale. Throughout the University of Idaho and especially in the Art and Architecture Department, students seem eager to learn and interested in helping our society make the leap into the ‘Sustainable Era’. Using the Art and Architecture department as a precedent, or trial, we propose to implement individual recycling units for classrooms that do not have them, a unique storage space for the bins, as well as an outdoor storage unit for longer term use. With the intensions of working interactively throughout the progression of building and implementing the recycling bins and storage units, students will have the opportunity to learn about the entire process. This will help students and staff recognize the undertakings of maintenance and gain an appreciation for the steps we, as a University, are taking towards the future. Students involved in AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) and possibly other clubs throughout the Art and Architecture department, are willing to take responsibility for emptying the bins and taking care of the space around them.

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UISC Grant Budget Template

1. Equipment/capital expenditure

$650 $200

Individual Recycling Bins for Classrooms –Small Recycling Units ‐‐Wood storage for units Covered Storage Space ‐‐Large Recycling Units ‐‐Wood for enclosure

total equipment 2. Travel Moscow Building Supply, Tri‐State

total travel 3. Other direct costs a. Materials and supplies (forms, tests, data collection, etc.) b. Publications/documents for dissemination c. Computer services f. Other

total other directs 4. Personnel (salary not to exceed $10/hr for undergraduates, $12/hr for graduate students. Please add a 1% fringe fee to the total salary as required for payroll. For example, if total payroll equals $100, request $101,)

Lunch for the volunteers (2 work days)

total salaries

total

Requested Funds

$1200

$150

Match

0 $2050

0 $0

0 $0

0 $150 0 $2200

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Budget Justification: 60 individual bins @ $10.95 = $650 (15lacements of 4 bins each) Storage space for bins (wood and connectors) = $200 • Bins to be distributed throughout the floors of Art and Architecture, AANorth, AASouth and the Interior Design building.

4 Large Outdoor recycling bins @ $150 = $600 • Location for the large bins in still in progress; we would like to fill the empty space behind Art and Architecture South (as noted in the following images) We have been working with the department to choose the best space for the unit.

Covered Storage Space

Wood (2 X 4 X 8) = $300

Connectors (nails, screws, ect.) = $100

Roof Protection (8’ X 13’) = $200

We plan to try as hard as we can to find recycled materials if possible. Not only does it relate to the overall idea of the process, but we will also be able to create a unique operating system for a ‘hands on’ approach to recycling at the University of Idaho. Diane Armpriest, Project Advisor, seems to have some good ideas for getting recycled lumber and possibly metal for the roof.

Volunteer Lunch: $150 As explained in the following pages, AIAS as well as I, would like to create an opportunity for students to get involved in the process of sustainability, from start to finish. By giving them students hands on experience working with the materials and understanding the concept of the life of waste. Students involved always like a lunch break and I see this as a great chance to recognize much appreciated work.

**We are also working with the Department and with student organizations to help with funding of the project. Diane Armpriest, professor of architecture and the project advisor, is very interested in helping with the project and getting the department on board.

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the storage shed roofing: idealy recycled alluminum (but some fairly inexpensive yet effective material), the roof will protect recycling from the elements until it is ready to be taken out.

roof structure: using 2’ x 4’ plywood columns, the system will be constructed primarly of wood and connectors (nail, screws, ect)

frame: similar to the roof, the storage bean frame will be constructed of 2’ x 4’ plywood beams. Measured and placed with material conservation in mind, the dimensions match those of 2’ x 4’ x 8’ pieces, essentially using almost all budgeted wood.

4 large bins: Paper, plastic, alluminum and glass individual bins will take up the majority of space in the storage shed. These bins will be open for students to empty their individual bins on a regualar basis and will be taken out on a monthly basis by the students of AIAS.

Meeting the ground: Potentially located on a slope, some ground work may be mandatory for construction. We are in the process of working with facilities on this matter. If the soil seems alright, little to no floor materials will be necessary.

the individual bins

paper

alluminum

plastics

glass

4 small bins: mimicking the larger outdoor

storage unit, these individual units will be distributed throughout the buildings making up the Art and Architecture department. The necessary individual bins will be purchase (if not found on campus) and small display tables will be built, celebrating the idea of waste reduction and using visual techniques to intriege students.

The trend of not taking care of, and not understanding the process of, recycling throughout our campus has created this ‘hands on recycling education’ mentality we would like to see throughout our project. Once individual bins have been built and ready to use, posters will be made and hung (by the students) explaining importance steps to recycling your trash. It’s little things like sticky soda bottles and paper that has only been used on one side that make the maintenence of recycling a burden. By creating a fun, learning atmosphere we hope to get students excited about what our campus is doing to implement green strategies throughout campus.

Located directly behind Art and Architecture South, our potential site seems to be a great place for a new storage unit. Garbage units have been placed nearby, as well as cardboard and wood bins around the corner. Student studio spaces are located aound the perimeter, making it simple to empty individual bins. This space seems to be a major spot for facilities as well as great access for picking up the units.

Using a theme tactic throughout campus for camoflauging waste recepticals, the possibility of covering the plywood is being investigated. If enough wood is donated an/or found, or if facilities and faculty members are opposed to such an open frame, the idea will be taken further.

individaul bins will be easy to see, use and keep clean. The visual connection will help remind students to use the bins, as well as the student made posters.

plan and sectional views of the large storage unit. 2 plan schemes are currently being worked on. Shown here is the small hallway with 2 bins on each side. A little larger, but more spacious.

Perspective view on site showing students taking out their individual bins. Easy to carry and close in proximity, we percieve students adapting to the program and joining in with eager anticipation to help.