e2 design 1.2 green for all
http://physics.hpa.edu/physics/apenvsci/videos/e2_videos/e2%20design%201/2%20green%20for%20all.mov
- In the intro (Brad Pitt), there is mention of how much energy buildings use. Why is this?
- Why do you think there is a split between ethics and aesthetics in design?
- Henk Rogers (Tetris) says that if we expect island nations to live with sustainable energy sources, we should do so here first. How is this similar to Sergio Palleroni?
- “Honesty” comes up again here. Why?
- What are the points Jeff Speck brings up?
- Who are the Yaqui indians? Why is this important?
- If you make $2 per day, how long would it take to build a house that costs $5000?
- What was wrong with the government homes?
- How is architecture linked to health? Why is this relevant in the elab?
- Why is the open courtyard a thermal, light and social solution?
- How does the community “own” the building? Why is this brilliant?
- How is this extened to political and social empowerment?
- The new home owners cut the ribbon. Where did this happen at the elab, and why is this culturally relevant in Hawaii?
- Many cities are divided by a road or railway. What does the saying “wrong side of the tracks” mean?
- How does the Guadalupe project change this?
- Who was involved, and why is this important?
- In Hawaii we have “ohana” homes. What are these called in the video?
- Look at the roof design in the simulation. Why is this important?
- What does Sergio mean about the politics of Austin? What cities in Oregon and California might be similar?
- How did this video inspire you?
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