Tree Ideas

 Nice information on tree options for the schoolyard.


Native Trees for Southern New England

Site Photos 2-7-2013

Section cut of the 268 Fairmount site. Note that the backyard is fairly level; the slope begins at the barn. Total elevation change=16 feet.

http://news.msn.com/us/farm-theme-boosts-enrollment-in-rural-kansas-school

I found this article today online. Sound familiar? Not including sheep, pigs and cattle.

 

268 Fairmount Ave. Hyde Park, MA

Satellite Image

Zoning in Hyde Park, MA

http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/Zoning/zoning.asp

Green Schoolyard Network

Resources?

http://greenschoolyardnetwork.org/

This website seems to have a lot of interesting information and links to related resources.

Wednesday updates

Good morning!

Here are notes and goals from yesterday's meeting.

Discussed, among other things:
-whole-site concepts
-topographical interventions
-back fence area
-reclamation of gravel garden area
-feasibility of water features
-safety considerations

Deliverables for Thursday:

1. Research on the following topics:
-Hyde Park zoning (residential, school)
-plants appropriate for the site (in terms of hardiness, durability, edibility, beauty...)
-precedents--other successful green schoolyards and gardens
-safety regulations
-health rules surrounding backyard chickens
-more in depth information on Montessori pedagogy/values

2. Concept sketches of entire site--we want to focus on the whole property at this stage, and develop a cohesive design vision

Sandra, Angeline and I plan to meet at 3pm tomorrow to look over our work before the 4pm class meeting.

Welcome!

Hello everyone, this will be our virtual classroom for the semester. I hope everyone has found their way to it. Here we can share links, post images, and discuss ideas for the studio. Looking forward to filling this space with thoughtful resources for the project!