Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Proposal
My proposed project is to research the abilities of creating an eco-friendly backyard, while still being cost efficient. Instead of using traditional backyard finishings such as grass, shrubs and flowers, is there a way to keep out yards looking great, while still helping to save the enviroment. Should we re-think the tradition concept of a backyard as a lush carpet of perfectly mowed grass? And most of all, why are people so obsessed with having the perfect lawn, instead of thinking about the money they could save, and the enviroment the could be helping to protect? My research should explain these questions, as well as assist people in creating an eco-friendly back yard.
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It looks interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteIs there any good example of an eco-friendly backyard somewhere?
My idea of an eco-friendly yard would incorporate the use of a garden. A garden is asthetically pleasing and is beneficial for producing food. Have you thought about replacing grass with bountiful gardens?
ReplyDeleteAn edible landscape is a great concept - one we hope to incorporate into the Green Dream Home. Your proposal is very brief and could use some filling out. Please elaborate on how you are going to apply this research (presumably to the landscape design of a house). Also, I am not sure why the YouTube video bar is showing me videos about Volkswagens? I like Volkswagens but they have nothing to do with your topic.
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ReplyDeleteWhat type of plants & shrubs are you thinking are good to replace the traditional ones? Will you incorporate some sort of rain barrels into your research?
ReplyDeleteI suggest adapting your design to a specific lot. I feel as if the selection and quantity of the plants and shrubs could vary greatly depending on the size, topography and location of the lot; different plants would be more beneficial in a semi-desert environment of kamloops compared to that of vancouver. Also, with the slope of the lot, I'm not sure how much it would affect plants on the ground, but I have seen shows on tv on green roofs where they have to design to make sure the plants at the top of the slope get enough water before it all flows down. Hopefully this gives you something to think about and maybe help you out a bit.
ReplyDeleteHey Sean,
ReplyDeleteI found a website that appears to specialize in eco-friendly landscaping. It talks all about the many different products, composting techniques, and how to create your own eco-friendly/edible landscape. Here is the link: http://hgediblelandscapes.com/
Check it out!