Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (CSPS)
Current Projects
Biogas
We propose to reduce Western’s carbon footprint, while simultaneously expanding its renewable energy portfolio, cutting down on landfill waste, and also producing fertilizer, by replacing natural gas with biogas produced from a biodigester.
Feeding Western
We propose to Western Washington University that a food assessment on campus be performed, to address the issues of food insecurity. The goal of this project is to educate students and inform campus policymakers about the role of food on campus. To bring awareness to the food system, telling the story of food access, barriers to food (geographically, culturally and economically), food and sustainability, and food waste.
Advanced Green Buildings
We propose to offer solutions to issues regarding the achievement of LEED Platinum certification forexisting campus structures and future capital projects at WWU.
Carl Cozier Sustainable Action Committie
I propose that we identify a pilot school (Carl Cozier Elementary) within the Bellingham Public School District which will start implementing sustainable practices as well as work on the assessment of current sustainability efforts using the Protostar rating system.
Big Kitchen Design in BPS
We propose to incorporate sustainable thinking into every step of development for the new central kitchen for the Bellingham Public Schools.
Past Projects
2017
Bike Counter: Proposal | Presentation
Feeding Western: Proposal | Presentation
Staff that Farm: Proposal | Presentation
WWU Biogas Alternative: Proposal | Presentation
Feeding Western: Proposal | Presentation
Advanced Building Movement: Proposal | Presentation
Bellingham Public School Sustainable Kitchen Design: Proposal | Presentation
Bellingham Public School District Sustainability Assessment: Proposal | Presentation
2016
Housing Sustainability Index: Proposal | Presentation
Wind Power: Proposal | Presentation
Social Sustainability Congregation: Proposal | Presentation
Zero Carbon Commitment: Proposal | Presentation
Street Waste: Proposal | Presentation
Social Sustainability: Video
Sustainable Investments: Video
Housing Sustainability Index: Video
Western Wind: Video
City of Edmonds: Confronting Contamination: Proposal | Presentation
City of Edmonds: Food Waste: Proposal | Presentation
City of Edmonds: Constructing a Cleaner Future: Proposal | Presentation
2015
Street Washer: Proposal | Presentation
Lights Out: Proposal | Presentation
EV Charging: Proposal | Presentation
Clean Power: Proposal | Presentation
GEF Survey: Media | Presentation
Sustainable Literacy Survey: Presentation
2014
University Waste Management Plan: Report | Presentation
University Dining: Report | Presentation
University Grounds Development: Report | Presentation
University Purchasing: Report | Presentation
Strategies For Low Carbon Transportation: Presentation
University Student Life: Report | Presentation
2013
Plan for a Solar Powered Western
Large-scale Rainwater Reuse at Carver Gym: Report | Presentation
Greywater Harvesting: Report | Presentation
Sustainability Literacy Assessment: Report | Presentation
Paper Towel Waste Reduction: Presentation | Presentation
Reusable Mugs Part 2: Report | Presentation
Porous Parking Lots Part 2: Report | Presentation
Sustainability Survey: Report
Sustainable Freshman Orientation: Report | Presentation
2012
Reusable Coffee Mug Pilot: Report | Presentation
Campus Sustainability Mapping: Report | Presentation
Chlorine Pool Alternatives: Report| Presentation
Green Dorm Part 2: Report | Presentation
Zero Waste Zone: Report | Presentation
Sorting Station Expansion: Report | Presentation
Solar-Thermal Demonstration Site: Report | Presentation
Solar Thermal at WKRC Part 2: Report | Presentation
Electric Vehicles at WWU: Report | Presentation
Campus Energy Policies: Report | Presentation
Edible Landscaping Pilot: Report | Presentation
Viking Supported Agriculture: Report | Presentation
2011
Alternative Means of Employee Transport: Report | Presentation
Pilot Green Dorm Room: Report | Presentation
New Student Sustainability Orientation: Report | Presentation
WWU Rideshare Revolution: Report | Presentation
Viking Supported Agriculture: Report | Presentation
Sustainable Off Campus Living: Report | Presentation
Organics Recycling Enhancement: Report | Video
Winter Local Food Procurement: Report | Presentation | Video
Computer Energy Conservation: Report | Presentation | Video
WWU Outback CSA: Report | Video
Fume Hood Energy Conservation: Report | Presentation | Video
Surplus Waste Reduction: Report | Presentation| Video Part 1 | Video Part 2
Student Moveout Garage Sale: Report | Presentation | Video
Parking Lot Runoff Mitigation: Report | Presentation | Video Part 1 | Video Part 2
Residential Sustainability Learning Community: Report | Presentation | Video Part 1 | Video Part 2
Watts Up With Our Energy Use On Campus?: Report | Presentation | Video
Building by Building Billing: Report | Presentation | Video Part 1 | Video Part 2
2010
Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund for WWU: Report
Rainwater Harvesting Pilot at Carver Gym: Report | Presentation
WWU Farmer’s Market: Report | Presentation
Campus Organic Waste Recycling Enhancement: Report | Presentation
Green Roofs at WWU: Report | Presentation | Video
The Real Food Challenge: Report | Presentation | Video
The Green Machine: Report | Video
Down the Toilet! – Water Saving Strategies: Report | Presentation | Video
Bottled Water Campaign: Report | Presentation
Green Roof Proposal Part 2: Presentation
Hood Fan Energy Conservation: Report | Presentation
St. Joseph’s Hospital Sustainable Power Reduction: Report
Water Conservation Proposal Part 2: Report | Presentation
2009
Burger Energy Assessment: Report | Presentation
Fruit Tree Mapping: Report | Presentation
Inter-Campus Collaboration: Report | Presentation
Energy Conservation at the Leopold: Report | Presentation
NWIC Sustainable Landscaping: Report | Presentation
Sustainability Pledge: Report | Presentation
2008
Yellow Bike Program: Report
Contact(s)
Seth Vidaña, Class Instructor
Masha Szaro, Class TA
Susanna Hamilton, Class TA
