THINKING GREEN | FINAL PROJECT SPRING 2011 INSTRUCTORS: KATIE KAISER & TRACY DUPONT DURATION: 16 WEEKS
The Thinking Green final project was a full semester long exploration of how to change a space to make it more sustainable. The purpose of the project was to help us as designers understand what can be done to alleviate design that is harmful to the environment. Through this exploration, innovative ways of changing function and adding elements were discovered. I chose to analyze my then place of work, Tile Showcase in Watertown, MA. The building is about fifty years old, and has only had minor, incremental renovations over the years.
Initial analysis discovered opportunities with lighting. Existing skylights and windows create a nicely lit area, while those areas without these were very dim and unpleasant.
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