Search
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
How can design improve the use of natural light in dark, interior spaces to improve the environment for plant growth and human living conditions?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2018-05)
The purpose of this research is to determine how a design regarding natural light enhancement can be used to remedy the problem of little natural lighting in urban apartments in hopes to improve the lives of residents and ...
How can the implementation of the grey water practices be used to create a more sustainable community?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2018-05)
While some people in other parts of the world experience problems with water quality and quantity, we in the United States do not face the extreme water scarcity that other parts of the world experience. This lack of extreme ...
How can vertical gardens contribute to better air quality in Hunts Point New York?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2018-12)
Air pollution is a concerning environmental and public health issue. According to the “World Bank” and the “Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation” the estimated economic cost of air pollution is $226 billion USD. ...
How can a residential homeowner implement sustainable design practices such as rain gardens, permeable pavers and green roofs to help manage storm water and prevent flooding and runoff?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2018-12)
This research explores how a common homeowner can implement different sustainable methods to help improve stormwater runoff on a residential suburban property. Rain gardens, green roofs and permeable pavers are all methods ...
Permaculture in the modern world: How can we apply the integration of new technology with permaculture practices in suburban neighborhoods to reduce waste and increase sustainability?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2018-12)
Permaculture is defined by Merriam Webster’s dictionary as the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self sufficient. Bill Mollison and David Holmgren introduced the philosophy of permaculture ...