Student Summary: The Chicago Center for Green Technology was once a Brownfield- An illegal dump that stored tons of environmentally harmful waste.  However, it is now a leader in how to effectively use natural power such as solar and geothermal energy.  Thanks to the kind staff, we were given a tour to help obtain and stimulate ideas […]

Student Summary: On June 25th the ACE Mentor Program took a trip to Ujima Garden to view the site of our 2010 Summer Design Workshop client.  After reviewing and surveying the site we had several questions about the site.  Upon arriving on site we noticed the entrance gate was farther back the earlier anticipated.  We also

Student Summary: Not only are these kids learning their ABC’s, they are also learning the essentials to live a healthy life. They garden, do yoga, and they also eat healthy food which is grown from their own garden. When we first arrived, we were greeted by Founder & Executive Producer Sarah Elizabeth Ippel. We were 

Student Summary: The Design Charette day was fun and exciting.  Everyone enjoyed themselves.  Nita Gamble gave us the information about Ujima Garden to get us all started.  We also had guests who lent a helping hand.  We started on our own site plans in groups. we progressed a lot out of the little time we