The difference between sitting in class and learning about how to improve the environment and then actually seeing what it looks like applied in real life truly makes a difference.
Going to see the Solaire building, where green infrastructure and water sustainability is in effect made me realize that it really is possible to create buildings in which water can be reused rather than thoughtlessly wasted. I guess before this it was more of a theory and an idea rather than an actual reality. Not to sound like a skeptical but it honestly seemed more of an ideal than something that really worked but seeing it and how it worked has given me hope for a brighter future for New York City. The only issue now is to raise the awareness and try and show the public why they should care or make efforts to hopefully work towards a New York City where all building are modeled as the Solaire are.
There are a couple problems that arise, though they come along with solutions as well. The cost, of course of erecting buildings that take the designs necessary to make more sustainable buildings possible is a huge factor, however, if it becomes a city project then it can be the city’s goal to build or reform at least 10 current buildings each year until essentially the entire city is considerably more sustainable. Another issue that comes to mind is the malfunctions that can go wrong considering all the systems that are in place to keep the Solaire operational. To rectify that, there would be a staff always available to regulate and check on the inner workings – thus a surplus of jobs that can be open to the public after certain courses in learning how to manage the technology in use.
After seeing this, I actually feel as though a more sustainable future is just beyond the horizon.
Exploring the Solaire!! #bcsfh2o pic.twitter.com/31etBM9vmN
— Julia Duze (@JDuze21) November 22, 2017
