Reception celebrating: A Legacy of Sustainability

Learn about how students are working to help preserve a legacy of sustainability: Ilha Do Arvoredo, a fully sustainabile island off the coast of Brazil purchased by 1924 alumnus Fernando Lee. 

Recognized as a visionary and trailblazer, Lee’s vision was to transform the “enchanted island” from a barren rock into a demonstration center for the development and application of nature-based design and sustainable systems. This included some of the first solar panels ever used in South America. Currently, the island's infrastructure is in need of renovation to upgrade its water, energy, and food systems. Under the leadership of Professor David Brandes, the Walter A. Scott '59 Chair of Integrative Engineering, students in Environment and Energy Systems Engineering are collaborating with the Nova Maré Institute (INMAR), the island's overseeing body. The goal of the project is to develop preliminary design plans for system upgrades on the island, with a particular focus on enhancing the island’s water and energy systems. Students traveled over spring break to tour the island, meet with INMAR staff, and collect data. Join us for a brief introduction by Lauren Anderson and David Brandes, followed by a student presentation and poster session. Refreshments will be served. Attend via Zoom: https://lafayette.zoom.us/j/95832177746

Project supported by Mark Lebl ‘94 and the Fund for Education Beyond the Classroom, an endowment fund established by Walter “Bud” Scherr ‘78

Attend via Zoom: https://lafayette.zoom.us/j/95832177746