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Description

Engineering 305 (Engr 305), Appropriate Technology, is a course on appropriate technology at Humboldt State University taught by instructor Lonny Grafman.

Potential projects for Spring Semester 2017

The following is a list of potential projects. Talk to me about more.

Projects at CCAT

• Informational kiosk stand (1-2 people)
• Data Logging (1 or more persons)
  • Greenhouse beech grass wall insulation humidity
  • Rainwater collected
  • Photovoltaic system energy production
  • Mobile Energy Generating Station electricity generated
  • Greenshed solar electricity generated

Project with Jefferson Community Center

• Native Plant Park 2 - Working with Lost Foods and Native Plant Society focusing on Native Foods and medicinals that are becoming lost
  • Begin working on this right away - at the beginning of the semester to design scope and plan
  • Get plan approved and native plants in ground before spring
  • Work on signage, curriculum, and/or outreach for the remainder of the project/semester
• See examples of past JCC projects:
  • Jefferson Community Center edible landscape <-- most relevent
  • Jefferson Community Center compost
  • Jefferson Community Center vermiculture teach-in
  • Jefferson Community Center workshop 2013

Projects with Bart

• Projects with Bart
  • Willow Basket Parabolic Solar Cooker
  • Earthen Solar Cookers
  • The Parabolic Wheel of Revolution!
  • Stadium Light Solar Cookers#Use Of Stadium Light Reflector As A Wash-Basin and For Heating Water

More Projects

• Gravity fed drip irrigation, semi-automated

Projects at Bayside Park Farm

Projects at Sanctuary Arcata

Projects with Zero Waste Humboldt

Personal projects