Grantee Research Project Results
A Green Mind: A Sustainable, Smart Growth Plan for Muramba, Rwanda
EPA Grant Number: SU832509Title: A Green Mind: A Sustainable, Smart Growth Plan for Muramba, Rwanda
Investigators: Amadei, Bernard , Bosco, Musinguzi John , Levy, Sari
Current Investigators: Amadei, Bernard , Herbert, Aliea , de l’Armeé, Avenue , Muzaffar, Burhan , Kelly, Charlie , Hageman, Clarissa , Odell, Darby , Goluskin, David , Thomas, Evan , Elliott, Iain , Boulden, James , Jannetto, Johnny , Streifel, Karin , Beggs, Kate , Gold, Maximilian , VanSciver, Meg , Benson, Mitchell , Parish, Muramba , Kalinic, Niko , Barry, Patrick , Levy, Sari
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder
Current Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder , Engineers Without Borders-USA
EPA Project Officer: Page, Angela
Phase: I
Project Period: October 17, 2005 through May 30, 2006
Project Amount: $9,996
RFA: P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet (2005) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: P3 Challenge Area - Sustainable and Healthy Communities , Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Awards , Sustainable and Healthy Communities
Description:
Green living is a necessity today as we begin to globally strive for sustainability. The development of a green community in Muramba, Rwanda is an excellent example because green development may significantly improve the lives of thousands as well as the environment. Sustainable solutions to problems in Muramba must include measures to diversify the current water portfolio in order to improve serious water quality and quantity issues. The collection of rainwater provides safe drinking water at relatively low cost and is the primary focus of this proposal. Rainwater catchment can yield significant amounts water in countries like Rwanda that receive high annual rainfall. Other studies include solar powered lighting and drip irrigation. Pilot studies of these three topics will be completed in January and March 2005 in local schools, chosen for their high-visibility and large roof areas. Enough water and energy will be potentially provided to serve over 700 villagers from these pilot studies alone. In addition, the local vocational school can adapt this renewable technology into their curriculum, providing opportunities for micro-enterprising and education. The results of these pilot studies will be used to expand these systems to the surrounding areas. Ultimately, this project may influence up to 12,000 Rwandan villagers.
Publications and Presentations:
Publications have been submitted on this project: View all 4 publications for this projectSupplemental Keywords:
water, drinking water, precipitation, children, race, ethnic groups, pathogens, viruses, bacteria, particulates, organics, organism, dissolved solids, sustainable development, renewable, community-based, socio-economic, smart growth, micro-enterprise, green engineering, health benefits, water quality, water quantity, citizen participation, environmental engineering, civil engineering, sustainable environment, green building design, green design, holistic design, rain catchment, environmental education, human health, RFA, Scientific Discipline, Geographic Area, Sustainable Industry/Business, POLLUTION PREVENTION, Sustainable Environment, waste reduction, Technology for Sustainable Environment, Environmental Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, International, Rawanda, green design, sustainable development, holistic design, waste minimization, drinking water, ecological design, environmental conscious construction, green building design, alternative building technology, engineering, pollution prevention design, collaborative urban planning, environmentally conscious design, architectual designProgress and Final Reports:
The perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.