Philadelphia University & Crefeld School Collaborate!

For the last couple of years Philadelphia University has offered a class to graduate students called "Green Design Build." This class has a philanthropic context where it aims to provide a sustainable attribute to an area which is in need of sustainability. 

 

The Summer 2014 class has partnered with the Crefeld School of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA to design and build a Permaculture center on its campus. The Head of School had put together a list of items that he wanted incorporated into the design. The list included everything from an outdoor classroom to a half-pipe skateboard ramp. 

 

At the beginning of the class in late May, Crefeld School, Chestnut Hill residents,and Philadelphia University students came together for a charrette to come up with design ideas and goals to bring to the school. 

 

 

Permaculture Design Proposal

After research and collaboration the team decided to

focus on three areas for this year's part of the design.

We have deicded to design a build a greenhouse, a

chicken coop and an aquaponic center.