Currently, the Danvers campus is building a new "green" building! Isn't this exciting?! I must admit, it was pretty cool watching the huge construction trucks easily rip an entire tree out of the ground. Anyone else get to see this happening during the day? The giant "claw" part of the truck looked like it could definitely be out of a movie scene. It was wild. Even though it was pretty cool to watch, let's just look at the big picture. They are building this "green" building... but are tearing down trees. Am I missing something? LOL -I realize that the construction requires this needed space, but this is just so humorous to me!
Alright… so does anyone actually know anything about the new building being built at the Danvers campus? I actually looked in the Pennon (school newspaper) and it had mentioned that the new building will be replacing the classrooms at the Essex Agricultural building. I personally have never been there, but I’ve heard it’s falling apart. Anyone have a class there? Also in the Pennon, I read that this will be the last major renovation for Danvers since there is no more room for expansions! This really didn’t surprise me…
It did mention something about moving to the Lynn campus next for renovations. It could use some updating, but I still think it’s in good shape considering its 27 years old, and considering the amount of traffic going through it each day. Craziness!
So… what does everyone think about all of this?
-Kristen
Friday, October 16, 2009
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I've seen some of the plans for the new building and the stuff they're doing is impressive. It's going to have solar panels, a "green" roof, it's going to be able to collect rainwater for use in the building.... All kinds of stuff. There is only going to be one other building like it in all of Massachusetts!
ReplyDeletei agree with anonymous that its defiantly a green building. sorry kristen but trees have to come down for buildings. its the way it is and they're aint nothin you or anyone can do about it. the best thing to do is support the green building and try to get more places on board with switching to greener technology. but if you really want to save all those trees, why not plant some of your own... or you could start living in tree houses.. up to you
ReplyDeletei definately agree with you josh, .. but my point was that it was really humorous and ironic.
ReplyDeletetree houses aren't my thing... i'll just recycle to contribute :) ... and not waste paper.
I did see the trees being torn out of the ground, kinda heart breaking, but I guess going green is a good thing, maybe we can convince President Burton to plant some new trees in the areas that are not affected by the building of the new facility. On the bright side...We really need to get those students out of the Aggie, they have no services and its just not an adequate space for them to be in. They are mixed in with High School students and not really experienceing College Life!I am going to propose new trees be built in order to replace the ones we tore down!!!
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