Redwood Coast Montessori

Redwood Coast Montessori is a Kindergarten through 8th grade Montessori school located at the Manilla Community Center in Manila, CA.

Mission: The mission of Redwood Coast Montessori is to serve a diverse population of elementary and middle school children (K-8) in the Humboldt County area by providing children with a high quality educational option based on the Montessori method.

The Fall 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Redwood Coast Montessori to design and build sustainable, educational, low embedded energy, infrastructure that supports K-8 education and the dune ecosystem at their Manila Community Center location.

• Fall 2014 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Redwood Coast Montessori
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  chicken coop A chicken coop designed to last for many years in a coastal dune environment and to be used by children on a daily basis
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  entrance garden A new, aesthetically pleasing, entrance garden for the Redwood Coast Montessori
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  greenhouse A renovated greenhouse for use by classes
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  rainwater catchment A small rainwater catchment system for watering ornamentals and demonstrating wise water practices
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  solar charging station A small solar charging station for consistent USB power and demonstrating photovoltaic principles
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  climbing wall An awesome traverse climbing wall