RSS 1.0Farmingdale State College Horticulture Capstone Projects
Academic projects produced by Farmingdale State College students.
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Smart Park in West Sayville NY
(2020-05-07)This design research explores the question “How can local parks offer neighboring communities an alternative sustainable power grid which collects energy from; wind and solar while still preserving recreational public space ... -
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How can storm water be managed in a community garden, located on an unused plot close to the coast, using sustainable practices for energy conservation?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2020-05-06)The site used for this project is a 64-acre plot in West Sayville, Long Island NY. The area in West Sayville close to the coast has great potential for varied uses. Using an area within the site for a community garden ... -
How can the replacement of public lots with planted green spaces promote environmental awareness and encourage social involvement in Long Beach, NY?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)The design research looks at the benefits that vacant lots can bring to a community when transformed into a planted green space near a coastal city. It explores how green spaces can have environmental benefits and encourage ... -
How can design using grey water systems and rainwater harvesting facilitate healthy growth in children exposed to lead in Flint, Michigan?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)According to the World Health Organization, toxins such as heavy metals contaminating water systems is a major public health concern. This is particularly true for Flint, Michigan. This design research addresses whether ... -
How can wind power be manipulated in an eastern coastal environment to create sustainable power sources? Sustainable wind energy
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)The growing usage of vehicles has led to an increase in emission pollution which has resulted in the need for more sustainable power sources. While this growth in vehicular use is damaging to some resources, this design ... -
Living Like the Blue Zones® How can the Power 9® of the Blue Zones® be translated and implemented into a residential landscape design?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)Under the leading research of Dan Buettner and National Geographic, The Blue Zones® are parts of the world that hold the highest density of centenarians. In other words, places with the longest living people. Not only do ... -
How can the design of landscapes in wildfire prone regions of Northern California protect property and influence flow paths? Firescaping in a hostile environment
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)The economic and ecological impact of wildfires in the pacific northwest, namely Northern California, has been catastrophic and ecologically damning to the region. In Northern California, the citizens who are at severe ... -
How can the implementation of a healing garden benefit the patients of St. Catherine of Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(Department of Urban Horticulture and Design of the State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, 2019-05-13)Healing gardens are designed areas in a landscape, typically at hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and created using plants and other landscape aspects to help aid the health of those within that healthcare facility. ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ...
