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Who developed a leg splint for wounded soldiers during WWII?
Charles & Ray Eames
They were an American married couple of industrial designers who made significant historical contributions to the development of modern architecture and furniture through the work of the Eames Office. They also worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design, fine art, and film.
Who created the most recognized designs of:
- Lounge Chair
- The Dining Chair.
Among their most recognized designs is the Eames Lounge Chair and the Eames Dining Chair.
Charles & Ray Eames
Name three types of inequality
Geographic
Economic
Race/ethnic
Gender
Age
Sexual Orientation
Name 3 impacts of climate change
Change in precipitation
Sea level rise
Pest migrating
Increased fire risk
Unpredictable weather patterns
More severe storms
Melting of polar ice
Hotter global temperatures
Name two land use approaches to reducing motor vehicle use:
Transit oriented development
improved street connectivity
bike and walking friendly designs
mixed use and appropriate density development
What are the two approaches to climate change planning?
mitigation and adaptation
Name 2 sustainable alternatives to current food systems?
Organics
Local production
Urban ag
Permaculture
Farmscaping
Charles & Ray Eames
This electric car company received a 1.3 billion dollar tax break to build a battery plant in what US city?
Tesla and Reno
The Jatiya Sangsad, often referred to simply as the Sangsad or JS and also known as the House of the Nation, is the supreme legislative body of Bangladesh.
Why created it:
Louis Kahn
What does it mean to consider social equity within our decision-making?
Consider the effects of any action on human communities and existing disparities
We may be required by law to consult with many stakeholders & identify inequitable impacts
Proactively take steps to address inequities in society
(⅔ for the win)
Name 2 challenges to implementing Green Rating Systems
Higher cost
Not required in codes
More materials
Doesn’t emphasize design
technocratic
Legalistic
Pioneered ecocentric philosophy with his “land ethic”
Aldo Leopold
What is the purpose of traffic calming?
Reduce traffic speeds
Reduce traffic volume
Why are the streets in Village Homes narrower than the normal ones?
Slow down the traffic
Minimize pavement use
Sense of community
Lower temperature
What is Environmental Justice (EJ)?
Communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately affected by environmental risks
Mainstream environmentalism has been too white, upper-middle-class, and corporate
A grassroots approach to environmental activism is necessary
(⅔ for the win)
Name four Green Rating Systems.
LEED
The Living Building Challenge
Living Communities Challenge
BREEAM
Green Globes
Green Star
ISO 14001
Sustainable forestry systems
etc.
Lead author of Limits to Growth that called for sust. dev. in 1972
Donella Meadows
What are four categories of actions to reduce motor vehicle use?
Land use and urban design changes
Improved alternative transportation alternatives- walking, biking, ride share, public transit
Economic and informal incentives- tolls, fees, subsidize alternatives
Behavior change/live locally- live close to work and shopping.
(¾ for the win)
What is passive solar design? And what are some common strategies of this kind of design?
Designs that help store, collect, reflect, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer.
Strategies: long sides with windows face N and S; fewer windows on the E and W; overhangs; vegetated balconies/porches/trellises
Why is inequality bad for sustainability?
Inequality often leads directly to environmental damage
An unequal society is less able to thrive and respond to challenges
Exploitation of other people tends to be linked to exploitation of the environment
(⅔ for the win)
Name 4 green building strategies
Passive solar
Geothermal heat pumps
Daylighting
Green roofs
Greywater
Storm runoff
Green certification
Sustainable materials
Active energy production
Energy efficiency
Leading climate activist calls for holding GHG levels <350 ppm
Bill McKibben