ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

PROJECT 1:
To produce a short film,for a "GO GREEN" contest.
The short film was to be based on one of then folowing topics:
(1)     Life in plastic, it’s fantastic?
If you want to live in a planet without waste and pollution, then show us:
·         the problem of waste globally or locally
·         how to solve the problems caused by our waste
·         how to reduce, repair, reuse and recycle
·         an imaginary world with low waste production and where waste is not wasted

(2)     Water – the drop of life
Show us how:
·         to save up more water without giving up our comfort
·         how people worldwide waste and pollute just through carrying out their ‘basic’ necessities
·         to protect our natural water resources
·         to protect water and water based ecosystems
·         we labour under a delusion that we have unlimited water resources until the end of times

(3)     Stayin’ alive
If you think it is important to stop the extinction of species, then show us:
·         what the extinction of these species means for humankind
·         cases and effects of illegal hunting, smuggling, global and internet trade, etc.
·         initiatives on saving species

·         what we can do to stop extinction?
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R REFLECTIONS:
   The learning outcomes intended were:

·         Recognize the effect of growth on the environment (nature % environment)
·         Explore the concept of environmental and ecological sustainability
·         Exemplify creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances
·         Recognize role and responsibility of an architect towards environment and society

After completing this task,I was more aware and considerate towards my surroundings.I learnt that nothing was considred a waste and that protective measures had to be taken to preserve our environment.The Importance of creating a more environmentally friendly design was understood,as well as applied.


PROJECT 2

Task:
To visit a construction site and to document the amount of waste produced on site.Generate ideas on how to recycle waste on construction sites as well as reduce waste.


Individually,we were to collect materials from the site and were to create an object.The object had to have meaning and was supposed to be made out of recycled materaials found on site.


MY LANTERN,made from recycled wood and wire mesh.
The poster on recycling on construction sites is available in the "ESD PROJECT 2 POSTER" post.


REFLECTIONS:
After completing this task,I was more concerned towards the basic awareness and environmental stress.
I had more exposure towards general construction material wastage and learnt how to recycle,reuse and reduce the waste found on site.
The individual component allowed me to follow the 3R'S-
reduce
reuse
recycle




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