Green Design Project (HELP ME PLEASE)
Green communities are springing up all over the nation. In some cases, the need to rebuild after a natural disaster has inspired communities to go green, redefining making a fresh start. Examples of these include Greensburg, Kansas, which chose to rebuild an entirely green town after 95 percent of it was destroyed by a tornado in 2007. Similarly, after Hurricane Katrina obliterated much of New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward in Louisiana, the Make It Right project took on the challenge of building environmentally sound houses that would withstand the flooding that had decimated the area. Research one of these communities or a green community of your choosing and write a one page report that addresses the following questions:
What inspired this particular community to go green?
What are the goals/priorities of this community?
What features of a green community are visible?
How is green design incorporated into buildings and other physical structures?
What sustainable energy practices are in place?
What do you think the advantages of this community are? Do you see any disadvantages?
What examples of green design do you think could be incorporated into your home or community easily?
