We are a Cornell University Sustainable Design project team.
Sustainable Education is a team within Cornell University Sustainable Design focused on projects related to global education. We are a team of architects, designers, and engineers dedicated to providing communities around the world access to high-level education in a sustainable environment.
Past
5
projects
11
years
Present
4
grads
8
majors
18
undergrads
Typical Timeline
A typical Sustainable Education project spans over 3-4 semesters, and has three key phases:
1
RESEARCH
Site Analysis
Empathy Fieldwork
Historical and Cultural Context
Building Codes
Precedents
Local Construction
Construction Logistics & Budget
Sustainability Opportunities
2
DESIGN
Charrette
Design Concept Narrative
Schematic Design Drawing Set
Renderings
Structural Considerations
Lighting Simulations
3
IMPLEMENT
Construction Progress Check-Ins
User Testing
Master Plan Design Opportunities
Interior Design Opportunities
Systems Tools
Sustainable Education has worked internationally in South Africa, Nicaragua, Ghana, Nepal, India