| Your Name | Carina Gummert |
|---|---|
| TRP Cohort Assignment | Americas Hybrid In-Person/Online with Intensive in the Hudson Valley, Spring-Summer 2024 |
| Study Cohort Members | Kali Gibson: kalianngibson@gmail.com |
| Working Title of The Project (which we will use to refer to it throughout the series) | Omega Regenerative Design Project |
| Project Location | Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, New York, USA |
| Nature of The Project (e.g. building, new community, economic development, etc.) | The project examines the sustainable and regenerative practices at the Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL), focusing on the Eco Machine™ for water reclamation and the LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge-certified architecture. |
| Why do you think this project is appropriate for the course assignment? | The OCSL exemplifies how integrating natural systems into built environments fosters sustainability and community engagement. The Eco Machine™ challenges conventional water treatment systems by mimicking natural processes, thereby promoting mindfulness about the products we use and their impact on water sources. |
| Additional Useful Information | Innovative Water Reclamation: The Eco Machine™ treats wastewater through a natural process involving plants, bacteria, algae, and fungi, which closely mimics natural ecosystems. |
| Date Created | July 3, 2024 |