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==Analysis projects==
==Analysis projects==
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File:Dominican_Republic_Wall_3.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Dominican Republic alternative building analysis]]'''</center></big> <br> 2011: Entire class Partnered with the Dominican community of La Yuca to compare the cost, embedded energy and carbon between three building methods


File:Arcata_Plastic_Bags_Embedded_Energy_Graph.png|<big><center>'''[[Arcata plastic bags]]'''</center></big> <br> 2010: Entire class partnered with the City of Arcata to analyze the embedded energy and carbon in single use plastic bags in Arcata
==Research projects==
In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:
*[[VOCs in plywood]], [[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]], [[VOCs in carpet and carpet pads]], [[Wool insulation]], [[Simple US composting toilets]], [[Cotton insulation]], [[Cellulose insulation]], [[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads]], [[Air source heat pumps that heat water]], [[US natural insulation comparison]], [[Overview of eco-hostels]], [[US eco-hostels]], [[Forest Stewardship Council]], [[Comparison of California logging laws and FSC standards]], [[Natural paints]], [[Environmental Consumer Awareness Technology]], [[Aquaponics]]


File:SCAN0059.JPG|<big><center>'''[[CCAT PV system energy analysis]]'''</center></big> <br> 2009: One team partnered with [[CCAT]] to analyze the function and energy buyback of their photovoltaic system, others teams included partnering with CCAT on [[Papercrete vs. StrawBale]] and [[Environmental impact of clay vs lime]]; with [[RCEA]] on [[Street lighting Analysis]]); and a local business on [[Multi-Pure vs. Brita Analysis]]
==Small research project 2019==
*[[Is it illegal to collect rainwater]]


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;Zane Middle School
*[[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3]]
*[[Zane Middle School compost]]
*[[Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth]]
*[[Zane Middle School wall garden]]


==Research projects==
;Jefferson Community Center
In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:
*[[Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017]]
*[[VOCs in plywood]], [[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]], [[VOCs in carpet and carpet pads]], [[Wool insulation]], [[Simple US composting toilets]], [[Cotton insulation]], [[Cellulose insulation]], [[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads]], [[Air source heat pumps that heat water]], [[US natural insulation comparison]], [[Overview of eco-hostels]], [[US eco-hostels]], [[Forest Stewardship Council]], [[Comparison of California logging laws and FSC standards]], [[Natural paints]], [[Environmental Consumer Awareness Technology]], [[Aquaponics]]
*[[Jefferson Community Center edible landscape]]
 
;Jefferson Community Center
*[[Jefferson Community Center native pollinators landscape]]
*General Description at [[Jefferson Community Center]]  
 
 
;[[Cooperation Humboldt]]
*[[Cooperation Humboldt home lawn to community garden conversion]]
 
;[[Sanctuary Arcata]]
*[[Sanctuary rainwater]]
*[[Sanctuary abundant free food kiosk]]
*[[Sanctuary sink to toilet greywater system]]
 
;Loleta
*[[Loleta Elementary rainwater]]
 
;Six Rivers Charter School
*[[Six Rivers Charter School solar cellphone charger]]
*[[Six Rivers Charter School outdoor common area]]
 
;CCAT
*[[CCAT MEOW 2019]]
*[[CCAT rocket mass cobb bench heater]]
*[[CCAT yurt roof 2019]]
*[[CCAT Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall]]
*[[CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment]]
*[[CCAT rainwater catchment system]]


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[[Category:Coursework]]
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[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Service Learning Courses]]
[[Category:Service learning courses]]

Revision as of 01:45, 18 September 2019

Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at Humboldt State University, currently by instructor Lonny Grafman. See course content and past projects below.

Analysis projects

Category:Engr308 Technology and the Environment/Gallery

Research projects

In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:

Small research project 2019

Zane Middle School
Jefferson Community Center
Jefferson Community Center


Cooperation Humboldt
Sanctuary Arcata
Loleta
Six Rivers Charter School
CCAT

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