ECO-FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ECO-FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING GEARED TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE FORM OF COMMUNITY GARDENS. THIS HOUSING COMPLEX WOULD BE GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES OR WORKING INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE IN ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES. HOUSING A LIVE-IN HORTICULTURIST, PUBLIC SEMINAR ROOM, AND AN ACTIVITY SPACE, THIS COMPLEX FOSTERS EDUCATION AND GROWTH. WITH ITS PROXIMITY TO THE HIGHWAY, THIS BUILDING ALSO SERVES AS AN EYE-CATCHING INSPIRATION TO THE COMMUNITY.
NADIA KMETICH
UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE GREEN NEW DEAL SUPERSTUDIO, RYAN LUDWIG DAAPWORKS 2021
GREEN NEW DEAL RESEARCH Foundation for a thriving community
Clean air and water are beneficial to the production of healthy foods
Limitation of single use plastics keep oceans clean
Clean air for those who work in manufacturing
IMPORTANT QUALITIES - Walkability and access to important locations - Minimizes the need for transportation - Community and unit gardens - Different sized terraces based on wants and needs of residents - Eco-friendly and sustainable design - Daylighting strategies - Composting - Water conservation - Solar energy - Educational opportunities. Residents may start from scratch or build on prior knowledge - Classes/seminars - Landscaper/horticulturist - Affordable housing -How to care for the environment while also reducing the cost of living in environmentally friendly ways.
Sassafras Garden
Oyler School
The Sanctuary Henry’s Food Market
The Washing Well Community Matters Garden
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