"Our Common Future"

In 1987, the United Nations released the Brundtland Report, which defines sustainable development as "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

Seven generation sustainability is an ecological concept that urges the current generation of humans to live sustainably and work for the benefit of the seventh generation into the future. It originated with the Iroquois - Great Law of the Iroquois

"People don't want gas and electricity. They just want hot showers and cold beer" -Amory Lovins

Monday, March 19, 2012

KEC Week 50

Work this month focused on the final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough inspections.  This allows  sheetrock on walls and ceilings to continue.  Permanent power from the town electric grid has been energized and we are in the process of switching the building from temporary construction power to permenant power.  The elevator installation is beginning.  Millwork is being delivered for the labs and classrooms.  Ceramic tile in the bathrooms will start shortly.  Exterior work focused on continuation of the PV panel installation.  The final exterior trimwork on the siding is nearing completion.  Site preparation for spring sitework and landscaping is underway.  

[north elevation]

[courtyard west elevation, sunshades in progress]

[lab wall rough-in, ceilings sheetrocked]

[pulling electrical distribution to electrical panels]

[Marvin entries installed at vestibule]

[pipe insulation in seminar soffit]

[MEP rough-in in seminar soffit]

[dorm room sheetrocked and taped]

[east elevation dorm wing]

[courtyard as seen from the south path]

[ Marvin door at faculty entry]

[PV array installation]

[sheetrock and taping at labs]

[sheetrock and taping at labs] 

[installation of mechanical piping behind lab casework]

[taping at labs]

[fireboot enclosure at recessed lights in faculty to maintain fire ratings]

[dorm corridors]

[dorm corridors]

[above ceiling catwalk over dorm bathrooms]

[finishing touches on faculty terrace siding]

[basement corridor]

[dorm corridor]


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