October 17, 2010

By: Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
Comments: 18

Posted By: Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
On: 6/11/2009 9:25:02 AM

The first section of the "High Line", the recycled Elevated Rail line that is being transformed into a green corridor for the people of New York, was opened this week. Visit the amazing slide show resource at: https://www.thehighline.org/galleries/images/72157605739397352/play There are many projects around the world creating green escape hatches in cities, and, as in the high line, many green designers are looking for opportunities in the existing fabric rather than trying to find new bits of expensive real estate at ground level. Take a look for example at the vertical gardens of French designer Patrick Blanc, https://www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com/ and as featured in the inhabitat blog: https://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/15/vertical-gardens-by-patrick-blanc/ Hopefully good inspiration if you're looking for new approaches on Garden Design in your class.

Posted By: Jason Weinberger
On: 6/23/2009 6:13:28 PM

Wow! This is truly innovative and exciting. A unique idea! I look forward to future city walks down the High Line.

Posted By: Patricia Kendall
On: 6/28/2009 2:11:41 PM

Two years ago my design class had the privilege of designing models of a transit station as a proposal for the Piedmont Park station of the Atlanta Beltline project (supported by input from the Museum of Design Atlanta and the Livable Communities Coalition). One of the challenges put to the students was how to incorporate aesthetics as well as sustainability within a site located in a mixed urban neighborhood (commercial/ residential/public park). During the research phase they were introduced to the HighLine Park Project. As a result, each of the four design teams incorporated similar elements into their designs, ranging from a roof garden/rest stop featuring a magnificent view of the Atlanta skyline to a planting of native trees/flora along the pathway leading to and away from the station, echoing the goals of the Piedmont Park Conservancy. While their work has been presented to the public, we hope that we'll have additional efforts to explore this vital need in our community.

Posted By: Barbara Hall
On: 6/29/2009 4:19:18 PM

Green- the wave of the future. It is a wonderful idea to have students involved in the design process at a level that will be up close and personal. I feel that this will help students develop a sense of respect and responsibiltiy for preservation of mother earth.

Posted By: Marchella B.
On: 6/29/2009 11:38:30 PM

I agree it is wonderful to see truly student centered design based learning happen in the classroom at any level. Students are able to reason, plan, and solve problems while interacting in small groups without very little input from the teacher ...Wow!!!