Mean, Green Living Spaces

See below some of the research, ideas, thinking and design we have regarding our sustainable living spaces. We are using what we have learnt to create our own mean, green living spaces!

Wind Power!

Wind is an inexhaustible energy resource. We have been looking at the pros and cons of wind farms and how wind turbines work. We created our own pinwheels. Then, we looked at what variables we could change to see what how the pinwheel worked best. Some of the variables we changed were blade size, materials and wind strength. Also, we are lucky enough to have an actual turbine with a small, visible generator in our classroom that generates enough power to light up a small bulb. This really helped us to see and understand how wind turbines work!

See, Wonder, Think

We looked at some photos, some of which were beyond our belief. They all related to the earth and its resources. 

Three questions were asked: 
1. How does the photo make you feel?
2. What does the photo tell you?
3. What questions do you have about the photo?

We had to go to each photo with our group and read what the previous group had written. We discussed our thoughts and recorded any new responses and questions.

Many photos brought about mixed feelings and churned up questions inside of us.
Have a look at a few below...

M-House

The M-House is a modular house that can be changed. Seven interlocked cubes are made of rectangular panels attached to a hinged frame. This house can be built for just about any environment and climate. It's also designed to be energy self sufficient and can be taken apart and moved.

Check out some more of this architect's designs;

Michael Jantzen

Energy on Earth