The Stanley Park Earthen Architecture Project

(or… what I did the summer after my GRS degree.)

Kristi Tatebe November 10th, 2004 GRS 290/390/490

About Me• Graduated from GRS

May 2004• Resource

Specialization:– Environment and

Sustainability– First Nations Studies

• Regional Specialization:– The Americas

(specifically this region)

• “Cob Project Leader” for the Stanley Park Ecology Society – Summer 2004

What is the SPEA Project?

Project Areas

1. Construction

2. Communications & Outreach

3. Community Involvement

4. Research & Code Development

5. Fundraising / Financial

6. Promotion / Event Organization

1. Construction

•Sustainability via reclaimed materials

•All natural materials

•Living Roof

•No heavy machinery

•Functional and beautiful

2. Communications

• www.stanleyparkcob.ca

• Video

3. Community Involvement

• EYA Youth

• Community Volunteers

• Community Events

• Project Ambassadors

4. Research and Code Development

• Chief Building Official (City) & UBC

• Amalgamating natural building codes

• Seismic Testing

• Component Testing

Financial

• Budget management

• Fundraising

• Media attention