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Background
The project is an initiative by New York artist and sculptor Mary Mattingly who advocates for sustainable practices and alternative living methods. The WetLand “wetland” will create a sustainable, livable environment that meets the challenges of coming generations dealing with overpopulation, lack of resources, and decrease of usable land that alleviates as an alternative living model.
Problem statement
The objective of this project is to design a floating wetland to provide inspirational awareness of sustainable environmental design. The floating wetland will be placed in the Delaware River alongside the WetLand facility. The floating wetland will be used throughout the duration of the WetLand project in the summer of 2014.
| Criteria | Constraints | Weight (1-10) |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | Will be able to hook up to two inch fire hose from fire truck to supply extra water. | |
| Durability | Must be easy to clean the filter and remove debris, no more than 2 hours maintenance per month | |
| Cost | Must be pleasing to the eye and look professional | |
| Educational Aspect | Must include an educational piece for community (something to explain or highlight the benefit or creation of a rainwater catchment system) | |
| Water improving | Must not interfere with walking paths, stairwells, or people's heads! | |
| Habitat | The structure could be reproduced by local builders | |
| Usability | Must sufficiently water the garden on site (with use of hose attachment) | |
| Maintenance | Must not exceed budget | |
| Design | Successfully captures and stores rainwater |
References
Template:Reflist 1.USDA legal status plants http://www.plants.usda.gov/java/threat?stateSelect=US42&statelist=states