Many existing buildings contain biophilic elements, but only a few have
been built with the specific idea of biophilic design in mind. One such
building is the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies at
Oberlin College, in Ohio. The director of Oberlin's Environmental
Studies Program, David Orr, explained the building's goals were 'to
create not just a place for classes but rather a building that would
help to redefine the relationship between humankind and the
environment---one that would expand our sense of ecological
possibilities'. The Lewis Center is sustainable in a broader sense than
in the typical application of the word. It harnesses solar power,
utilizes both active and passive air systems, and monitors the weather
to adapt to conditions. The Center's 'Living Machine' treats wastewater
by combining traditional wastewater technology with wetland ecosystems'
purification processes, producing water that can be used in the toilets
and for irrigation. In their design, Orr and his team of architects
engineered a healthy and comfortable space for students, while ensuring
the surrounding environment was undamaged.
1. Which **TWO** of the following statements does the writer make about the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin College?
请选择 2 个答案
A. It was the first educational establishment designed with biophilic
B. It is beneficial for both new students and the environment.
C. It has established new concepts for classroom design.
D. It aims to inspire new ways of thinking about the environment.
E. It provides solar power to other buildings in the surrounding area.