Our @arlenstawasz and @bTH_PW are leading a studio at @TheBACBoston to examine how the Dutch live with #water. The goal? To understand how the city of #Boston might adopt similar techniques as climate change shapes our landscape over the next 250 years.
We're thrilled to receive an Honor Award for Design Excellence from the @BSAAIA for two of our projects: The Exchange at 100 Federal Street and the Snyder Center at Phillips Academy Andover.
The Dutch have incredible history of water mgmt. On Sunday, we spent the day visiting @Waterlinies - learning how the Dutch used dikes to flood the land as protection from foreign invasion. We also saw @Natuurmonument ‘s waterloopbos - which tested the Delta Works in the 1960’s.
Shortly following, we visited @DeZandmotor - A unique science experiment creating land from dredging utilizing natural currents of the North Sea. Scientists measured how the dune eroded over time, and it has many recreational purposes as well. Fascinating for #NETHERLANDSplanBAC
Our next stop was to see @Maeslantkeringweg - storm surge barrier of the Delta Works, compared to the scale of two Eiffel towers - we were honored to receive a tour, which has inspired our #NETHERLANDSplanBAC research - this system protects Europe’s largest port in Rotterdam
Our last stop was Oosterscheldekering - one of the largest storm surge barriers of the world - stretching about 2.5 miles: protecting hundreds of coastal villages of the Netherlands. Many hard ecology lessons learned from these large infrastructure projects. #NETHERLANDSplanBAC
Our road trip across the country began Monday last week for #NETHERLANDSplanBAC - we received a guided tour of Katwijk aan Zee’s Storm Surge Dune Protection Project, which is elevated about 25ft above sea level. Here are a few photos: #climatechange@TheBACBoston@perkinswill_BOS
Here are a few photos of a very fun Saturday we all shared last week - exploring the neighborhoods of Borneo Sporenburg and IJburg on bicycles - both of these districts are incredible examples of how people can live with water #NETHERLANDSplanBAC@TheBACBoston#sunsetbeach party
A major component to our schedule was to have @TheBACBoston present a One Minute Pitch of their design concepts for #NETHERLANDSplanBAC - here are a few snap shots from the presentation and post celebration at the Dutch Academy
Last week @bTH_PW, Rob Adams, + I had the privilege of taking 9 brilliant students @TheBACBoston abroad to research #NETHERLANDSplanBAC - over the next days I’ll post our site visits, collaborations, and what we learned along the way to adapt for #ClimateChange#WaterManagement
BAC students are taking over Amsterdam, visiting neighborhoods all around the Netherlands that are addressing climate change. 🇳🇱 Students recently presented at the Academie Van Bouwkunst their "One Minute Pitch" design concepts.
Follow their adventures at #NETHERLANDSplanBAC
“The simple form offers a deliberate, skillfully executed solution—welcoming and timeless,” says Brent Tippets, @AthleticBiz Facilities of Merit Juror on our @phillipsacademy Snyder Center project (a 2019 awardee!). Congratulations, team! https://t.co/afJzFJKpwg
@TheBACBoston students considering whether to STAY or GO if there is 6 meters of sea level rise in 2300. Getting ready for our trip to Amsterdam next week! #NETHERLANDSplanBAC
Exciting discussion yesterday with our @TheBACBoston students. Looking forward to continuing this discussion in Amsterdam with @arlenstawasz, Rob Adams, and our colleagues at the Academie van Bouwkunst. #NETHERLANDSplanBAC
Should we ‘STAY’ or should we ‘GO’ - these are difficult questions our future societies, cities, and countries must answer in the future from #ClimateChange
Here are inspirational concept models explored for #NETHERLANDSplanBAC@TheBACBoston for our #resilientSEE#design studio