Design Concepts/Solutions
Meijie Mountain Hotspring Resort
Group Member(s): Dallas Calhoun, Samantha Little
Professor Name & Course: Eduardo Perez | DESN 341A: Interior Design
Our design manifestation of Meijie Mountain Hotspring Resort, located in Changzhou, China, allows guests to engulf themselves in a new paradigm of relaxation, well-being, and thought that promotes a better version of themselves to emerge. The resort's new design embodies and promotes sustainability through many avenues ranging from a water reuse system to an energy saving HVAC system. Many design solutions relating to sustainability and the LEED v4 & WELL v2 criteria were made. Local crops, plants and values are woven into the design and strong Chinese symbols such as "Jie" and the circle motif make up the design concept.
Encuentro Guadalupe
Group Member(s): Jenson Mark Fajardo, Jennifer Lopez
Professor Name & Course: Eduardo Perez | DESN 341A: Interior Design
Located in Baja, California, the Encuentro Guadalupe is a boutique hotel that exhibits sustainability through its unique design. Designing from the original architects, Garcia Studio, we enhanced sustainability by addressing the heating and cooling issues, enhancing the use of natural sunlight, and locally sourcing materials and labor. In our efforts to elevate the sustainability of the existing site, we designed with the original materials, but aimed to utilize them in a unique way. Our use of materials was motivated by the Valle de Guadalupe, in which we directly drew our inspiration from local nature, the mountainside, and a historical craft.
Green Roof
Group Member(s): Chase Parker
Professor Name & Course: Mary Caputi | POSC 401: Women in Western Political Theory
Green roofs improve sustainability. They reduce the need of air conditioning in summer and provides insulation in the winter. Significantly reduces energy consumption with less need for air conditioning in the summer and less heating in the winter. Expands the life of your roof, protecting material against the sun, wind, and rain. Research shows that roof surfaces last 2-3 times longer once a green roof in installed. Allows biodiversity to develop, giving shelter for birds, insects, and other various animals. Converts CO2 into oxygen and filters the air.
Problems with the Fashion Industry and Findings Ways to Reduce Environmental Impact
Group Member(s): Esther Choe
Professor Name & Course: Mary Caputi | WGSS 402: Women in Western Political Theory
The fashion industry is full of creative minds that range from high brand designers to affordable and sustainable designers. While the fashion industry is inclusive of different creations, there is a lack of acknowledgement of sustainability and efficiency of using reusable products (e.g., reducing water pollution and textile waste). This presentation will include a brief introduction on what sustainability is while including the main argument of how we, as consumers, can practice sustainable ways to participate in the fashion industry. Additionally, the negative environmental impacts from the fashion industry will be addressed. Overall, this presentation will aim to address the environmental negative impacts of the industry, how to participate in bringing ethical and sustainable fashion, and lastly, how to share awareness with others.
Illegal and Unreported Fishing
Group Member(s): Trenton Riemer
Professor Name & Course: Mary Caputi | POSC 401: Women in Western Political Theory
Observations and possible solutions to the problems posed by illegal and unreported.
Food Insecurity: Food Deserts, Food Sovereignty and the Global Fight to End Hunger
Group Member(s): Cynthia Angheven, Sydney Bowers, Shannon Brooks, Heather Kirksey, Keara Schneider
Professor Name & Course: Dr. Lily House-Peters | GEOG/ESP 450: Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice
This project analyzes the far reaching implications of food insecurity throughout the country with a specific focus on food deserts. Our research seeks to find solutions to this steadily increasing problem. We're currently proposing a multi-faceted solution of introducing edible landscapes and introducing avenues for reclaiming seed sovereignty. The concepts of sustainability and environmental justice are the driving forces of this project.
ESC Pod
Group Member(s): Michael Miller, Takashi Hosaka, Osberto Ramirez, Chris Keefe, John Beltran, Brett Workman
E.S.C. Pod, or escape pod, stands for environmentally self-contained pod, intended to provide a low-cost solution to the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. As, construction management students, we believed we could design a housing unit out of a 20 ft shipping container, that could not only be almost 100% environmentally sustainable, but fully self-contained and low cost. In designing this unit, we looked at everything from the perspective of the builder. Every green technology that could be integrated into this building was included. The result is an Earth friendly home that will help the homeless escape homelessness.
