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Current UNM-Taos
Sustainability Initiatives |
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| UNM-Taos is rapidly emerging as a National and International Showcase for Sustainability, going well beyond one campus building or initiative to develop a holistic campus ecosystem. As one of the newest colleges in the United States, we are making use of the rare opportunity to build a campus with extensive sustainable features, serving as a living/learning laboratory for professionals, students and children in New Mexico and beyond. The following are some of the current sustainable features & initiatives at UNM-Taos. |
Making the final two phases [Klauer Campus development] sustainable is a must….. because it promotes good health and better learning.
Dr. Alicia Chavez - Taos News, September 16, 2005 |
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The 2nd Annual Bioneers Conference co-sponsored by UNM-Taos and Sustain Taos is scheduled for October 20-22 2006 all three days will be here in Taos.
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Fully Wind Powered Campus –
in partnership with Kit Carson Electric and a local donor |
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Multipurpose Instruction Building green designed and utilizing 80% less utilities through passive solar, mass walls, day lighting, glass glazing, building orientation – design by internationally renowned sustainable architects Ed Mazria & Associates – www.mazria.com |
Solar Water Heating –
installed by students and serving the full hot water needs of a classroom building |
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Current partnership with Living Designs Group to design Full Reclamation, Catchment & Reuse of Water for the campus through the development of a central courtyard ecosystem
Campus Master Planning with Native Northern New Mexico plants & enhancing 2 major acequias |
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Recycling –
- look for the recycle bins in offices and at copy machines - ASK if you do not see one!
- please use the new recycling bins which are located in all campus buildings.
- new copy paper purchasing was partially avoided this semester because of the increased awareness via our educational efforts this fall. Thanks to everyone for reusing first, then recycling paper!
- Initiating buying recycled paper/supplies, returning lasar printer ink cartridges for refurbishing
- Reducing energy use turn lights off, computers off hours, water conservation
Replacement lights are more efficient, same brightness for less wattage
- Purchasing less toxic cleaners if possible
- Plans to replace carpets when worn with smooth surface non PVC materials; less bacteria and dust trapped creates healthier indoor environment
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Student Initiatives –
The Green Lobo Environmental Club
- Solar Water Heating Installation,
- Assistance with UNM-Taos Green Pages Website has been established and has been awarded $250 seed money from the UNM-Taos Student Government.
- First activities include a tree planting ceremony at Klauer Campus on April 19th at noon followed by a club meeting.
- The Green Lobos are looking for volunteers to help with Earth Day, April 2006, in Kit Carson Park.
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Sustainability Curriculum includes Solar Design, Green-building, Solar Water Heating, Radiant Heating, Cultural Ecosystems, Southwestern Lands, Xeriscaping, Photovoltaic Systems, Cooking for Health, Organic Landscaping & Gardening, Belize Eco-environmental Educational Tour |
| Integrative Health Curriculum & Programs – include Intro to Healing Arts;Meditation, Consciousness & Self Healing; Intro to Massage; Herbal Healing, Art & Healing, Tai Ji & Qi Gong Living Practice for Healing; Healing Through Grief & Loss; Ayurveda: The Science and Art of Life & Longevity; Aikido; The Healing Drum; China Healing Study Educational Tours; Indigenous Healing Practices; Pre-Nursing; Emergency Medical Technologies; Dental Hygiene |
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Community Sustainability Consulting –
Taos Municipal Schools for High School, Middle School, Elementary and Charter Schools additions; Town of Taos Sustainable Planning & Zoning; Molycorp Mining Land & Forest Reclamation, Spire Corporation Solar Panel Manufacturing |
Community Sustainability Education – Sustainability Success Seminar, Solar Summer Institute, Taos Green Guide |
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The First Solar Summer Intensive program is set for June 20-24th at Klauer campus. Daytime classes are Organic Farming, Solar Hot Water and Photovoltaics. All courses are hands on style of learning. There will be evening events all week long open to the public for $5 to $10 donation per event.
CLICK HERE for details and registration form
Many thanks for the financial support from the UNM-Taos Student Government towards the equipment costs of the solar hot water and photovoltaic systems! |
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The Green Lobo Bulletin Board
at Klauer campus in the lobby by the computers and round tables for notices and “conversation”.
Help us green the campus by jotting down your ideas, give us sketches, etc.! |
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