The Stewards Resource Conservation Group, Student Innovators
This subgroup of the Stewards is dedicated to energy and water conservation efforts, as well as highlighting renewable energy around campus and its importance. Check out the Stewards Instagram for fun Virtual Renewable Energy Tours! @ncstatestewards
Resource Conservation Group Spring '21
Resource Conservation Group Spring '20
Dong-Jae Yi, The Designer
Ph.D. Candidate in Design; MLA in Landscape Architecture
Dong-Jae drew inspiration from the Park Shops building on campus when creating his design, Sol-Arbor, for the SolarSpace design competition.
"The campus with an industrial heritage tells the history of our past, the students and neighbors on campus tell the story of our present."
Dong-Jae also considered the education and display of the solar panels when creating his design, ensuring it was intuitive.
"I thought it is difficult to observe with the eyes because the reusable energy or solar energy is usually located high or on the roof... I decided to expose the electrical circuit. I assumed it would be easier to understand than looking at educational signage if the circuit can be shown as a structure and pattern. The shape of the circuit can be well-matched with industrial heritage, brick patterns, and steel beams, and the program in it also provides a space for constructive communication and study."
Facilities Division Staff
Sean Fokes, Energy Engineer**
Lynn Swank, Project Manager
Tom Skolnicki, University Landscape Architect
Energy Management
Vince Potter, Energy Management
The following teams graciously donated their labor for this project, allowing funds to see SolarSpace at its fullest potential:
General Shop
Cory Wyatt, Mark Shoe, CB Banks, Kevin Wooden, Jake Stryjewski, Devan Holman, Gage Holman, Joe Myers
Brick Crew
David Sanderson, Todd Kasprowicz, Tee Farrington, Gary Colson
DASA Facilities
Abinadi Ehrisman, Mark Sorrell, David Buttry, Chris Avery, Jason Byrd
Welding
Mark Rose, James Beasley
Sign Shop
Kevin O'Neal, Chris Rockvoan
Carpentry Shop
Dave Bowen, Tony Branco, Mark Livesay, Brian Prusank, Derrick Reddish, Tom Twining
** Please see Dedication Page for more details.
Special Thanks
School of Architecture and David Hill
AIAS Club
Nabila Bustillos-Francis