The Home and River House Projects in Brooklyn
The HOME House project is a multi-year national design initiative that tackles issues of sustainability, affordability, and design. The idea behind the project is to create a community of people interested in history and design, and to raise awareness of Brooklyn’s built environment. The group offers resources to home owners and inspiration to non-owners. A recent tour of a South Slope wood frame house is a perfect example of the project’s mission.
The Northwestern Tiny House project is an effort to promote sustainable living and foster a sense of community. The students involved in the project teamed up to create the home and wanted to show off the final result. The final product of the competition has been showcased at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and the Evanston Green Living Festival. The team also adapted the layout to meet the needs of the group. A new exhibition space was created in the building for the community.
The Northwestern Tiny House project began as a student collaboration with an aim to create a model that raises awareness of sustainable living. The students collaborated with Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) chapter at Northwestern, and won multiple grants and corporate sponsorships. The finished home was finished in the fall of 2011. The Tiny houses were then showcased at several events, including the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The Northwestern Tiny House is now permanently located at the Evanston Ecology Center. The team divided the project into three sub-teams – materials and layout. Once the materials and layout were finalized, the electrical and plumbing sub-teams designed the electrical and plumbing systems. The final product was then adapted to fit the needs of each team.
The National House Project was founded as a charity in August 2018 and supports the work of Local House Projects. It is a nonprofit organization with the goal of assisting young people leaving care in an eco-friendly manner. The organization’s mission is to provide housing and support for individuals and families who are in need of it. They also help to build a community of new neighbors. The resulting project is a perfect example of sustainable building.
The River House project was designed to foster sustainable living and raise awareness of sustainability. The original construction was completed in the 1920s, but it was abandoned for decades. The new owners of the renovated river house wanted to make it a permanent location for the growing creative community in Hudson, NY. The team divided into four sub-teams – materials and layout – and a plumbing and electrical sub-team. The final design of the homes was reconstructed and is a model for energy efficiency. It serves the needs of the growing creative economy in the region.
The River House was a former schoolhouse with a stately structure and beautiful views of the Hudson River. It was originally built in 1903 and was used as an elementary school until the 1960s, when it was converted into a textile assembly site. Today, the river house serves as a vibrant anchor for the community, offering creative and eco-friendly living spaces. Its owners have dedicated a lot of time and money to the project, and the community has welcomed its success.
