Tiny Houses: The Environmental Design Plan of the Future?
Tiny Houses: The Environmental Design Plan of the Future? For our final project presentation, we will have a booth set up in one of the classrooms. There will be a presentation board or two with mostly graphics, and mainly some text. This is also where print-outs of the models will be. Also on the booth will be our physical 3D models, a book on tiny house construction, and a computer to show clips from the tiny house film on.
The Effect of Yoga, Hiking, Meditation, and Exercise on Personal Energy
This experiment was utilized to better understand our bodies’ need for at least a brief attention in reference to physiological and psychological energy levels. To implement our experiment, we set up a schedule to follow individually, with a control week during which we lived our normal lives with no specific practice designed to help boost our energy levels, then continued with yoga, hiking, meditation, and exercise.
The Solar Chicken Co-op Project
By working closely with the Antioch farm and other solar specialists, we hoped to create a project that incorporated solar power on a small scale so as to practice and understand the components of solar technology.
Solar Ovens and the World
For our final project we plan to present a PowerPoint [explaining] how to build a solar oven, and explain the effectiveness of the oven we built. We will discuss how it works and the costs associated with building it. We will bring our oven as a visual aid. we will talk about the potential impacts this oven has for the world as a low cost alternative to traditional cooking methods.
Learning to Take Action
A philosophical paper dealing primarily with the question of how to take action towards change in everyday life. The thesis argues that for humans it is easier to maintain the status quo than effect change, and that therefore, we strive to stay the same and subsequently avoid action through whatever means necessary. Incorporates the ideas of Nietzsche, the Dao De Jing, and Ivan Illich.
Neoliberalism is Mean: a Comparative Examination of Energy Use and Transit Infrastructure in Chicago and Houston
This presentation explores how urban infrastructural decisions create implicit energy-use biases. It begins with an introduction to the differences in energy consumption between public and private transportation, followed by statistics showing the historic evolution of private transit consumption. After this contextual information is in place, two case studies in urban governance and development are explored: Houston and its freeway and port systems, and passenger railways in Chicago.
Student Activists for Sustainability Initiatives
For our final project we will present a slideshow showcasing our newly created IG, Student Activists for Sustainability (SAS). We will talk about the reasons behind the creation of this IG, the connections we have made in order to secure the success of this IG, what SAS has accomplished so far, and what our goals and aspirations are for the future of this group.
Remodeling the Compost Shower
The project goal is to rebuild an already existing compost shower that has been weathered and fallen apart, restoring it to full functionality.
Energy Dashboard Project
Bring the Antioch energy dashboard to operation and make sure it has relevant information.
The Unknown Knowns of Environmentalists
The purpose of this project is to assess what individual changes can be made to the current American lifestyle to make the biggest impact on reducing the negative effects of climate change. Focus on possible impact of veganism and food packaging waste.
Energy Challenges Faced by Low-Income Communities
Discusses current programs and policies seeking to democratize access to efficient and renewable energy, and introduces the Community Solutions Energy Navigator program. The program seeks to bring together the energy expertise of Community Solutions and partners such as Home, Inc., OIC in Springfield, and the Housing Source in Dayton, to develop a coordinated energy literacy campaign for the low-income citizens of Yellow Springs, Springfield and Dayton.
Fast Fashion and Slow Fashion: An exploration of Energy and Sustainability in Clothing Production
This project explores energy use in clothing production. It is presented in a twofold manner by looking at how much human energy it takes to produce clothing by hand, what is known as slow fashion as well as how much energy is used by the fast-fashion industry.
Alternative Energy: Biodigester and Hydrogen Fuel Cell
This project consists of research on the current state of development of biodigesters and hydrogen fuel cells, how they work, and how they may be improved for widespread use.
Saving Energy on a Smaller Scale
Researches the feasibility of cutting home energy costs. We have information homeowners and renters can use to change the way they think of, buy, and use energy in order to cut electric and heating bills. Also, we have literature regarding green infrastructure implemented in both individual houses and throughout a city. Included is a proposal to Antioch College for installing a lighting system based on a dimming and motion sensor system in Birch Hall hallways to help cut energy consumption.
Energy Flow and Transformation: From the Environment to Society
This project provides an exploration into the field of energetics in regards to energy flow between in the biosphere and human society, including specific scientific processes. It will also attempt to explain the interrelatedness of environmental and social levels of energy transformations, and ideologies behind the nature of human energy use.
Project Phoenix
A workshop that encourages artists from the Antioch community to create art by focusing on each individual’s talents and skills and by promoting creative climate justice. nspired by the models of Helen Mayer Harrison, Newton Harrison, Gabrielle Civil, and Boris Groys in utilizing art for activism, the goal of the workshop is to allow artists to learn about the importance of climate justice and the creative promotion of environmental action.
Lights Out: Raising Awareness about Light Pollution
A "lights-out" event on campus to elevate awareness on wasteful lighting practices.
An Exploration of Antioch College's Institutional Investment Ethics and Responsibility Regarding Banana Trade, The Environment, The Workers, and Policy.
This project is a venue for information and education but also a chance for student and faculty voices to make an institutional impact through their food and food policy choice. Within our small institution there is a lot of space for student and faculty involvement with our food choices. Food is a tangible element of change making.
Implementation of an Energy Saving Green Roof on Birch Hall.
This project group researched green roof systems in the Dayton area and investigated the benefits of green roofs. The project culminated in the creation of a simple tray system that included a 25 square foot garden on the overhang of Birch Hall.
Solar Roads
For our final project we will be conducting research on solar roadways. This will
allow us to see if they are a viable source of energy production. The purpose is to
inform our group on the pro and cons of this new technology and to form a final opinion
as to their practical uses.
