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Waterpod[edit | edit source]

• Spring 2009 ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - WaterPod
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  Bicycle Energy GeneratorAn alternative way to convert kinetic energy to AC power by means of a bicycle energy generator.
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  Soil-less Growing SystemA system that would grow food for the occupants of the barge without the presence of soil.
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  Filter Commander 9000A water filtration system to make drinkable water from rainwater catchment.
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  Tour de VoltsA bicycle as a power source to provide a bit of extra energy to the WaterPod.
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  WaterPod Hang ThymeA hydroponic green wall that is used to grow herbs in minimal amounts of space.
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  FBD Rainwater PurificationExists to provide clean drinking water for the WaterPod Project
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  Coopatron 5000A chicken coop designed to supplement the dietary needs of the inhabitants of the WaterPod.
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  Rocket StoveTo provide a reliable and sustainable means of cooking by minimizing fuel use and optimizing efficiency.
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  Pico in a BucketTo harness the kinetic energy of the falling water from the overflow of the WaterPod's water tower.
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  WindPod TurbineA vertical access wind turbine that uses the power of the wind coming from any direction to create energy.
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  Composting ToiletDuchamp de Loo, is a composting toilet system that can be used and can educate people about environmental ways to get rid of human waste.

Big picture[edit | edit source]

• Sustainable cities
• Car-free cities
• Transition Towns

Programs and local issues[edit | edit source]

• San Francisco Sustainability
• Helsinki underground
• Solar power in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
• Curitiba transportation

Building blocks of sustainable cities[edit | edit source]

• Permeable pavements
• Passive solar

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  Permeable pavement with grass

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  Permeable pavement