Faculty First Year Seminars 197RP5 - Design for Climate Change
Spring
2014
01
1.00
Carey Clouse
W 12:20PM 1:10PM
UMass Amherst
59532
Climate change will have a profound impact on our future cities, influencing new forms of infrastructure, systems and buildings. From rising sea levels to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, the environmental impacts of climate change have already begun to materialize. As people look for alternative ways to ensure stability and sustainability in the coming years, regenerative
design appears to be a promising tool.
This class will unpack the issues that confront cities on the front lines of climate change, from food security and water access to energy, transportation and material resources. We will look at a number of different case studies to understand the types of design strategies and opportunities that are already underway. Beginning with examples of post-disaster rebuilding, to Utopian Communities, permaculture models, and finally a Himalayan village in the process of moving itself, these precedents offer fresh and hopeful solutions
for our floundering planet.
design appears to be a promising tool.
This class will unpack the issues that confront cities on the front lines of climate change, from food security and water access to energy, transportation and material resources. We will look at a number of different case studies to understand the types of design strategies and opportunities that are already underway. Beginning with examples of post-disaster rebuilding, to Utopian Communities, permaculture models, and finally a Himalayan village in the process of moving itself, these precedents offer fresh and hopeful solutions
for our floundering planet.
Freshmen Only