BioEngineering Summer Camp 2023 Guest Blogs
These are two guest blogs written by middle school brothers for my last bioengineering summer camp. Their drawings!
Heat, Water, and Built In Systems at Mezzacello
I decided to cover how I teach summer camps around water management, recycling, and purification.
The Amended Law of Sustainability
This is the equation of sustainability I use at Mezzacello. For every 3 inputs, expect 8 outputs. Balance that over Phi.
How Much Energy Do We Need?
In this blogpost we explore how much energy is needed by the world today. The Corridor Crew did a great job with this!
Building Out The BioLab at Mezzacello
A quick update on the status of the biolab at Mezzacello. The building 4 facility for all lifescience and microscopy.
Lesson: Molecular Machines in Nature
In this lesson we will be discussing how nature knows how to use the six simple machines to make atoms and molecules work.
Enclosed, Interdependent Ecosystems
This is a fun way to help people see how the planned ecologies at Mezzacello Urban Farm all work together to support life.
Intentional Accessibility At Mezzacello
This is an update post on the expansion of raised planting beds at Mezzacello Urban Farm. along with new walkways.
Tour of The Potager Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the potager gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of roots, vegetables,and flowers using technology.
Tour of The Parterre Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the parterre gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of herbs and flowers and here in microclimates.
Tour of The Livestock Sheds
Welcome to the tour of the livestock shed at Mezzacello. We raise a variety of livestock and insects that are integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour of The Pond
Welcome to the tour of the pond at Mezzacello. We also call this the aquatic ecosystem and it is integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour The Hornbeam Allee
Welcome to the Tour the Hornbeam Allee. This area is also called the Secret garden and is a bird and human sanctuary.
Tour The Pollinator Runway
Welcome to the post Tour The Pollinator Runway. This section of the gardens at Mezzacello is dedicated to insects, birds, and small mammals who improve the biodiversity of the gardens.
The Garden of Grace and Charity
We found this sculpture in Virginia. We have been looking for something this charming for years. Now we have her in the garden.
VAWT4All Initial Data Collection
A pop up blogpost created by one of my High School interns at Mezzacello. Data collection and models. Learn more here.
Wind, Data, Interns, and Power In the City
My collaboration with my 17 year old intern studying the data & impact of bus traffic on wind turbines in the city.
Compost Update 2023 - Restocking the Bioreactor
Time to use the leaves I saved in 2022 to shred them and hold them in reserve through the spring and summer!
Let's Start a Farm On Mars
In this blogpost I explore all the pieces that I have developed to pursue my dream farm on Mars. power, water, nutrients, and food.