DESIGN FRAMEWORK In this project, I’m going to demonstrate a framework made up of 5 specific and far reaching strategies that can be used individually or as a whole. Each intervention is not an answer, but a method that is environmentally and economically effective. These strategies leverage the existing natural conditions of the island and it’s surroundings, such as slope, wind and vegetation while harnessing the environmentally destructive forces, such as water hyacinth and goats in a way that can further strengthen the framework by providing alternatives to the current uses of food and fuel. 1) Food forests that extend into tree farm forests 2) Restorative aquaculture 3) Floating islands 4) Alternative energies for food and fuel 5) Implementation and education This framework is scalable; they can used individually or as a whole system. They can be individually activated or taken on by a family or an entire village. A large, set design would not be appropriate for this culture or this place, there are too many extreme external factors that would render that kind of plan obsolete. Instead, smaller strategies are the most effective in meeting some of the food and economic needs as a means for restoring canopy.
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