USA / Intelligentsia International
The survival of Florida’s biodiversity and economy is dependent on finding ways to balance farm economics with proper management of water and other natural resources. Taking on this challenge is the mandate of the Hendry County Sustainable Biofuels Center. The Center will be a place for research and teaching, will serve as the learning campus and visitors park. It should become the destination where people come to learn about energy and environment in SW Florida.
Final site of the Center has not be chosen yet, there are several options to consider. Objective of this practical program is to evaluate different criteria for placing the Center (e.g. relative to traffic and urban proximity, existing buildings, land purchase for initial demonstration plots, etc.), develop the different proposed sites architectural designs and consider the site planning from different points of view.
List of main tasks:
-Review already developed design concepts of the Center;
-Get familiar with local, state and federal legislation to understand required regulations for creating your own designs;
-Evaluate different criteria for placing the Center;
-Conduct field trips to collect needed data for evaluating selected sites, create comprehensive database of related photos and maps;
-Produce your new design concept drawings of the Center;
-Review your concept plans with professional architects and decision makers;
-Incorporate into your plan suggested improvements;
-According to the obtained feedback, improve your plans.
Apply on our website, at the bottom of the page:
http://www.intelligentsia-international.org/?page=d6
Expires: Aug 31, 2012