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e2 design 1.2 green for all


http://physics.hpa.edu/physics/apenvsci/videos/e2_videos/e2%20design%201/2%20green%20for%20all.mov

http://physics.kamuela.org/physics/apenvsci/videos/e2_videos/e2%20design%201/2%20green%20for%20all.mov


  1. In the intro (Brad Pitt), there is mention of how much energy buildings use. Why is this relevant?
  2. Why do you think there is a split between ethics and aesthetics in design?
  3. Henk Rogers (Tetris) says that if we expect island nations to live with sustainable energy sources, we should do so here in Hawaii first. How is this similar to Sergio Palleroni?
  4. Why is Doctors Without Borders (MSF) a good analogy? https://www.msf.org
  5. Dr. Steven Moore compares thinking to doing-why is this particularly relevant with architecture?
  6. The comparison is made between driving a Hummer and the impact of LDC (lesser developed countries). Why?
  7. Your home design was unique, and likely expensive. What solution is needed for the LDC folks?
  8. What is "socially sustainable design"?
  9. Sergio Palleroni combines ecological housing and cultural sensitivity, why is this a global vision?
  10. Why would architects be trained for large, expensive projects instead of sustainable housing?
  11. Why is it critical to bring in local designers and community leaders?
  12. “Honesty” comes up again here. Why?
  13. What are the 4 points Jeff Speck brings up?
  14. Sergio uses the term "sustainable communities" instead of just buildings. What is the difference?
  15. Who are the Yaqui Indians? Why is this important?
  16. If you make $2 per day ($600 per year), how long would it take to build a house that costs $5000?
  17. What was wrong with the government homes? (bring in your design ideas too)
  18. Why is maintenance cost vs. the cost of the home so important?
  19. They built homes using river reeds, recycled boxes and adobe (clay, not the company). Why is this important?
  20. How is architecture linked to health? Why is this relevant in the elab?
  21. Why is the open courtyard a thermal, light and social solution?
  22. Could you add some of these ideas to your project before you present it?
  23. How does the community “own” the building? Why is this brilliant?
  24. Your home design may be a pilot prototype for many to copy. How is this similar to Sergio's statement at 15:20?
  25. How is this extended to political and social empowerment?
  26. The new home owners cut the ribbon. Where did this happen at the elab, and why is this culturally relevant in Hawaii?
  27. What creates a "sustainable community"?
  28. Many cities are divided by a road or railway. What does the saying “wrong side of the tracks” mean?
  29. Your family is poor and living in Austin where Tesla and other companies are moving in. What happens to your home and why? How is this similar to what is happening in the Bay Area of San Francisco?
  30. What does the Guadalupe project change? What does this do to property values?
  31. Who was involved, and why is this important?
  32. In Hawaii we have “ohana” homes. What are these called in the video?
  33. Look at the roof design in the simulation. Why is this important?
  34. Why are green walls better than concrete walls you might see around McMansions?
  35. What does Sergio mean about the politics of Austin? What cities might be similar?
  36. Sergio uses the metaphor of a "weaver". "Weaving" what?
  37. At the end, you see the architect students signing the building. Where else did you see this?
  38. What is Jeff Speck's global vision?
  39. Why is knowledge a resource? How will you carry your new knowledge forward?
  40. How did this video inspire you?