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In an Earthworm brainstorming session we came up with an idea to have transportation within our building because of it's size. We agreed that a bike lane may be the best way to achieve this idea. We are planning to have a bike lane that stretches horizontally from one end of the building to the other. We hope to have two entrances into the bike lane. One will enter into the first floor on the west side of the building. The other will enter/exit on the east side of the building onto one of the green roof terraces. We are still developing this idea and doing research on different types of bike lanes, and bicycle storage.
The Earthworm group worked hard on making a detailed schedule for the rest of the semester. We collaborated and came up with many dates to get together and work on our project. We have also set a goal of when we would like to be done, so we have enough time to put all the finishing touches on our project and put our presentation together. As a group we chose to separate ourselves into areas we are interested in. For example, I am focusing on Interiors, environmental psychology, 2D hand drawings, and other areas that need attention. These subjects I will focus on heavily, while contributing ideas to other area of our building/project. Below are our final documents for this assignment. 
Newport, ORFor spring break my mom and I traveled to Oregon for the first time. We left from Charlotte on March 7th 2009. We had a connecting flight in Dallas, TX then to Portland, OR. We spent our first night in Portland and explored the city. It didn't take long for us to realize it is an amazing place. Portland, OR strives to consider the environment by providing a trolley called the 'Max', street cars, buses, and bike lanes throughout the city.
During our stay we traveled from Portland, down through Corvallis (a small college town). We drove through the snowy mountains to get to the west coast. We cruised the ocean highway spotting several exciting things. 2 lighthouses, a beached whale, and sea lion caves 200 feet below ground. We cut over from Florence, OR leaving the coast for Eugene, OR.In Eugene, we toured the University of Oregon and immersed ourselves in the culture. We tried restaurants and coffee shops recommended by locals. We did as much site seeing as possible. From what I can see Oregonians are striving to help the environment. Majority of students at the U of O ride their bikes or take the bus instead of driving. There are recycling bins located all over campus. As well as, a LEED Certified- Silver building housing the business department.
We traveled to Washugal, WA to see where Pendleton originated. Then, finished our trip in Portland.
Overall our trip was very rewarding. I was able to visit somewhere I had never been before, admire different types of architecture, and see the green revolution at work. I would highly recommend visiting Oregon if you haven't yet!!!
The Max in Portland, OR
City Bible Church in Portland, OR
Alternative Transportation in Eugene, OR
Lillis (Business Building) LEED-NC Silver Certification