This article proposes a new theoretical framework that supports the preparation of local communities to deal with climate impacts.In this framework,derived from the metabolism model,the resources that form the input(s...This article proposes a new theoretical framework that supports the preparation of local communities to deal with climate impacts.In this framework,derived from the metabolism model,the resources that form the input(social capital and practical conditions)for design charrettes are processed to deliver output resources in the form of enhanced and sophisticated spatial design propositions,which are more resilient en adaptive.Elaborating this model,processing input to deliver desired outputs can only occur when deep learning experiences are offered to the local community.The framework is used and tested in two case studies in northwest Victoria,the City of Bendigo and town of Sea Lake.The findings from the study show the performance of the framework and the improved properties of the design propositions.Conducting design charrettes has two effects.New ways of collaboration are explored allowing exchange to happen between community members with different interests.This leads to new social constructs that are capable of achieving results that would be otherwise impossible or unknown of.Secondly,the design propositions suggest highly resilient and adaptive spatial transformations in the city or town.展开更多
INTRODUCTION A developer who had chronic asthma as a child built the first LEED^(■)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)Platinum certified apartment complex in Idaho.He has also heard from two residents tha...INTRODUCTION A developer who had chronic asthma as a child built the first LEED^(■)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)Platinum certified apartment complex in Idaho.He has also heard from two residents that their asthma no longer resulted in attacks due to eliminating triggers in the interior environment.Eight years and a dozen multifamily affordable housing projects later,the LEED consultant on these projects has gathered insight on best practices,lessons learned and strate-gies that result in resident,owner and project team satisfaction.Ten projects have achieved LEED Platinum certification(two more are still under construction,but are on track for Platinum),and the HERS(Home Energy Rating System)scores are as low as 48.Feedback has been collected on what works,what doesn’t and what matters most:from low energy bills to living in a healthy home and not having asthma attacks.These projects debunk the assumptions that energy effi-ciency adds too much cost or that green homes are only for the wealthy.展开更多
INTRODUCTION Community Housing Partners(CHP)is a 501(c)(3)community development corporation that serves the needs of low-income and low-wealth individuals and families in the southeast.CHP’s mission is to create affo...INTRODUCTION Community Housing Partners(CHP)is a 501(c)(3)community development corporation that serves the needs of low-income and low-wealth individuals and families in the southeast.CHP’s mission is to create affordable,green,sustainable housing opportunities and services for the people and communities they serve.Since 1975,CHP has served over 206,000 people,including the elderly,women and children in transition,formerly homeless people,single female heads-of-household.展开更多
文摘This article proposes a new theoretical framework that supports the preparation of local communities to deal with climate impacts.In this framework,derived from the metabolism model,the resources that form the input(social capital and practical conditions)for design charrettes are processed to deliver output resources in the form of enhanced and sophisticated spatial design propositions,which are more resilient en adaptive.Elaborating this model,processing input to deliver desired outputs can only occur when deep learning experiences are offered to the local community.The framework is used and tested in two case studies in northwest Victoria,the City of Bendigo and town of Sea Lake.The findings from the study show the performance of the framework and the improved properties of the design propositions.Conducting design charrettes has two effects.New ways of collaboration are explored allowing exchange to happen between community members with different interests.This leads to new social constructs that are capable of achieving results that would be otherwise impossible or unknown of.Secondly,the design propositions suggest highly resilient and adaptive spatial transformations in the city or town.
文摘INTRODUCTION A developer who had chronic asthma as a child built the first LEED^(■)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)Platinum certified apartment complex in Idaho.He has also heard from two residents that their asthma no longer resulted in attacks due to eliminating triggers in the interior environment.Eight years and a dozen multifamily affordable housing projects later,the LEED consultant on these projects has gathered insight on best practices,lessons learned and strate-gies that result in resident,owner and project team satisfaction.Ten projects have achieved LEED Platinum certification(two more are still under construction,but are on track for Platinum),and the HERS(Home Energy Rating System)scores are as low as 48.Feedback has been collected on what works,what doesn’t and what matters most:from low energy bills to living in a healthy home and not having asthma attacks.These projects debunk the assumptions that energy effi-ciency adds too much cost or that green homes are only for the wealthy.
文摘INTRODUCTION Community Housing Partners(CHP)is a 501(c)(3)community development corporation that serves the needs of low-income and low-wealth individuals and families in the southeast.CHP’s mission is to create affordable,green,sustainable housing opportunities and services for the people and communities they serve.Since 1975,CHP has served over 206,000 people,including the elderly,women and children in transition,formerly homeless people,single female heads-of-household.
