Go Green! Planet 4-H Program Challenge

A tough assignment...

Orin Campbell, a local architect prepared the Go Green! Planet 4-H Program Assignment. It reflects a sort of concept car—of alternative energy and green, sustainable building architecture. The site was intentionally selected on the water (in order for youth to incorporate water aquacultures, ecosystems, hydroponics, and water quality features in their design plans). At the same time, the site offered adequate space for the beginnings of a Planet 4-H Campus, which will be constructed over time.

The final site selected lies on North Lakeshore Road, north of the village of Port Sanilac, Michigan (on coastal Lake Huron). Following is a description of the program Mr. Campbell gave to youth in the project.

Go Green! Planet 4-H
Program Plan

Sanilac Country 4-H in conjunction with Michigan State University has commissioned 4-H middle and high school students to develop the Go Green! Planet 4-H site located on Lake Huron in Sanilac County, Michigan.

The site is relatively undeveloped and was chosen for its natural features. The features consist of a hilly topography, heavily wooded, lake Front property with a large raven bisecting it. The design youth team must develop both the site and building, incorporating sustainable design while addressing drought resistant landscaping, perennials, native species, bio-diversity, water conservation, soil erosion, wave power, wind power, solar power, electric cars/machinery - and much more.

The intent of this project is to develop the following program while having a minimal impact to the existing site and its natural features while addressing drought resistant landscaping, perennials, native species, bio-diversity, water conservation, soil erosion, wave power, wind power, solar power, electric cars/machinery - and much more.