ANCESTRAL LUNATION

A manufactured greenhouse the size of 16’ x 24’ will be placed directly southwest of an adobe classroom built by the heritage trades program. Elements that should be included within the design are water collection basins. This will allow for a catchment system to collect in the 1’ diameter clear water tubes on the north facing side. This will provide an educational opportunity to see the water usage when caring for a garden or greenhouse. The system would be designed to collect rainwater in succession from basin to basin. The amount collected would be 3000 gallons of storage and additional storage will be an underground cistern. There are countless ways to utilize this educational classroom in teaching energy conservation, and irrigation techniques.

With the implementation of an “open” classroom, younger generations will be able to learn more about their cultural and

Interior Greenhouse

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Interior Adobe Structure

agricultural heritage while being mindful of nature and healthier eating habits. As the garden is cared for and provides sustenance toward the daycare center, it would be most beneficial if the community is able to utilize this asset later in the future. Through means of community engagement and potential volunteer community members, the garden could become a agricultural hub for Luna Community College and Las Vegas Residents as a whole. Hosting community farmers markets and agricultural classes.

The design is to be located in between the agricultural building and the daycare center. The importance of the placement is to be as connected to the daycare center and in relationship with the cafeteria to utilize a potential connection between the two functions. The walkway should provide safe and easy access to both students, community members, and staff.

Rainfall and Harvesting Seasons

References: (Examples)

Last name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Magazine/Journal/Newspaper Title, Volume number(Issue number), Page numbers of the entire article.

Schneidermman, M. (2023, May) Drawings of Plants..

Schneidermman, M. (2023, May) Drawings of Site Plan Background.

Site Plan