#seedofhope

[ramblingdrunkenknight]

This blog has been filling with art of all my major OCs recently, the only one missing is my beloved Hope.

Let's change that!

Thank you again @josephinebrause for this one!!!!!! I'm so in love with it :3

[redsledsantafoundation]

Small acts of giving can create a lifetime of change. Be the hope someone needs today. 🎄 -

[failtosucceedlife-blog]

Hope sprouts from depths of despair.

[ramblingdrunkenknight]

Pinned post!

Main blog: @mephicchi

Hey there! This blog is gonna be dedicated to all my OCs, I'll update this post everytime there's new important tags, it'll probably be pretty empty for now.

I won't be reblogging anything on here except if it's directly connected to one of my OCs, I wanna keep this as clean as it can be.

Important tags/active OCs:

#mephistongodefroy - posts related to Ser Mephiston Godefroy, royal knight, old man, dhampir? who knows, you for sure don't.

#esquirethechief - posts related to Esquire, former street thug turned sophisticated squire of a knight of high esteem.

#dreadandapathy - posts related to Eris Dread, a witch and alchemist, a master of curses and seeker of knowledge as well as a revolutionary in the fight for liberation of spellcasters.

#seedofhope - posts related to Hope, a spirit of nature, created to restore and protect nature in the apocalyptic world they find themselves in.

#belovedartistry - art of my OCs

For conversations, each of my OCs has a color associated with them, for easier identification, these are:

Mephiston - Red

Dread - Purple

Hope - Green

Esquire - Blue

Other Characters - Orange

[daveandmia]

As for me, I will always have hope… (Psalm 71:14 NIV)

🌞🌱🌻🕊️

[angela-sounds4thesoul]

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Check out seedofhopeinternational.org for children clothing assistance or to partner with them in their charitable efforts. #seedofhope #sounds4thesoul #bysm #byyoursideinc #makeadifference #clothachild #educateamind https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFDpvTFKFK/?igshid=1tj29nbmlwxya

[caviehoh]

Go go green... planting a seed of hope 🌱 🌱 🌱 #gogreen #seedofhope (at Xiamen University Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBUAo6ggIZv5Rassl2u_iwwgASR7RvJkx6TzY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=26ol3lyvipvy

[sustainablecomposing]

Hope in Haiti

Hope in Haiti

By: Elizabeth Fatzinger

              Port-au-Prince, Haiti has seen nothing but poverty over the years. In 2010, a massive earthquake wiped out an orphanage that was vital to the children in the impoverished city that had no family to turn to. The building was lacking a sound structure and durable materials which caused it to crumble during the 7.0 Mw earthquake. In an effort to rebuild the orphanage, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum (HOK) have teamed up to create a sustainable, energy producing orphanage for the children in Haiti.

              USGBC is a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a sustainable future through energy-saving and cost-efficient buildings. HOK is an international architecture, engineering, planning, and design firm that sets the highest standards in sustainable design. The collaboration of these two organizations will produce an energy-producing, sustainable building made of the highest quality, durable products beneficial to the design and environment. The collaboration began when HOK donated a generous $50,000 to USGBC’s efforts for the organization. After personal donations of money, time, and effort the total contribution from HOK exceeds $300,000 and continues to grow. Hopefully, the generosity of HOK and other organizations will allow the plans to be set into action this Spring, allowing the orphanage to open in a year.

  www.youtube.com/watch?v=#184348

  This video gives insight to Project Haiti and the benefits it will bring to the children and the environment. Orphaned children will have a safe, stable place to feel loved and encouraged as they grow into young men and women. The situation shown is heartbreaking, yet the individuals who have donated countless hours of travel and time offer hope to the people of Haiti.

              The goal of the building is to provide a home for the children that benefits the community environmentally and economically.  HOK has created a design using biomimicry, or mimicking life through imitating biological systems. Biomimicry is clearly seen in the basic structure of the orphanage. The structure, inspired by the Kapok tree, has a support system similar to that of the tree. The Kapok tree has deep roots in Haiti, and the people use it for spiritual, medicinal, and practical purposes. The “roots” found in the below-grade area will be used to clean and store water used in the building for plumbing and cooking purposes. The “trunk” of the building will provide support for the first three stories, and a “boundary layer” will protect the house in a manner similar to tree bark. “Foliage” will be represented via rooftop gardens designed to support the solar energy system. The rooftop gardens will also provide extra greenspace in the barren area.

              The designers at HOK are aiming for a net zero water and waste, and for the building to be a positive source of energy production rather than consuming large amounts of energy.  They plan to build the orphanage using local materials to maintain the artistic heritage native to Haiti. These materials include woodwork, ironwork, murals and other forms of art created by Haitians. Throughout the design of these objects, HOK hopes to teach locals about durable construction techniques.

              The main structure contains three stories that will be built in an L-shape. This design will surround a courtyard for the children to play and socialize in. Office spaces will be located in a separate tower and refuge areas will be provided in the stair tower as well as kitchen and dining areas. The orphanage will also contain a safe place on ground-level for people to gather during seismic activity. Not only will the orphans and workers be safe, but they will have peace of mind during natural disasters.

              After reading countless interviews and seeing the video, it is evident that the amount of time and effort put in by countless people cannot be repaid. Architects, designers, and sustainability experts receive much of the credit while many donors go unnoticed. Because of their hard work and sacrifice, Haiti will have a glimpse of hope not only for the island but for future generations to have a better style of living.

  Sources:

  Duncan, Gina. "In Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti, A Place to Call Home." Project Haiti Orphanage and Children's Center. N.p., 2012. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.

  Hellmuth, Bill. "Project Haiti's Seeds of Hope." (2013): n. pag. U.S. Green Building Council. 6 Feb. 2013. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.

  Knittel, Thomas. "A Model for a New Emergent Approach to Building in Haiti | Life at HOK." Life at HOK RSS. N.p., 12 Jan. 2012. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.