1. ENST- The Place for Ecological Discovery and Natural Solutions
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A green roof to retain rainwater and promote efficient cooling;
How can citizens balance economic advancement and human well-being with environmental limitations in a dynamic world that continues to surpass historic boundaries? An increasing human population, a robust and progressive agriculture and the health of the Chesapeake Bay are a few of the characteristics that make Maryland the perfect place to study such questions. How can citizens balance economic advancement and human well-being with environmental limitations in a dynamic world that continues to surpass historic boundaries?
WaterShed integrates a unique array of sustainable features, including:
A split-butterfly roof, well-suited to capture and use both sunlight and rainwater;
Constructed wetlands that filter stormwater and greywater (household water with limited contaminants);
A photovoltaic array to harvest enough solar energy to power WaterShed year-round;
A solar thermal array to fulfill all domestic hot water needs;
"Edible landscapes" that support community-based agriculture;Patent-pending indoor, liquid desiccant waterfall for high-efficiency humidity control;
An efficient, cost-effective, durable and time-tested structural system.
ENST- The Place for Ecological Discovery and Natural Solutions
How can citizens balance economic advancement and human well-being with environmental limitations in a dynamic world that continues to surpass historic boundaries? An increasing human population, a robust and progressive agriculture and the health of the Chesapeake Bay are a few of the characteristics that make Maryland the perfect place to study such questions.
In a world of competing priorities, it is an increasingly important question for our citizenry, policy makers, and our students, in particular, to answer. Sound science and sustainable technologies are important requirements that will allow society to make the best decisions about managing the environment. How can citizens balance economic advancement and human well-being with environmental limitations in a dynamic world that continues to surpass historic boundaries? How can citizens balance economic advancement and human well-being with environmental limitations in a dynamic world that continues to surpass historic …….