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A More Sustainable Seven Hills

A More Sustainable Seven Hills. APPS Consulting Austin Allen, Seth Pates, Gabriel Perkinson , Juae Son. APPS. Our Task. Environmental Sustainability Philosophy/Operations do not match How can Seven Hills be more sustainable? Resource use, electricity, etc.

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A More Sustainable Seven Hills

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  1. A More SustainableSevenHills APPS ConsultingAustin Allen, Seth Pates, Gabriel Perkinson, Juae Son APPS

  2. Our Task • Environmental Sustainability • Philosophy/Operations do not match • How can Seven Hills be more sustainable? • Resource use, electricity, etc. • How to do that without raising tuition? • Uncover new sources of revenue • Maintain a diverse learning community • Full utilization of campus facilities APPS

  3. Recommendations APPS

  4. Paper Usage APPS

  5. Paperless Policy • Reducing the Absolute Paper Usage • Mixture of Flash Drive and On-line Postings • Concerns • Infrastructure • Efficiency and Workflow → Implausible to Implement APPS

  6. Quality Paper? • Necessity for High-Grade Papers • Different Documents, Different Purposes • Administrative • Teachers’ Materials • In-Class Materials • Life of a Printout APPS

  7. Eco-Friendly Papers • Recycled • Cost Concern? • Low-Grade Paper do not cost much • Unbleached • Soft Color for the Eyes • No Chemicals APPS

  8. Source: http://blog.naver.com/rkdud1595 APPS

  9. Risograph • Economical • Designed to make large amount of copies • Fast, no jam or torn papers • Clean • Soy Based Ink • No heat, ozone, or other air pollutants APPS

  10. A Perfect Combination

  11. Field Utilization APPS

  12. Potential Renters APPS

  13. Implementation Plan: Rental Trial Run Assumptions APPS

  14. Implementation Plan: “Winter Rye” APPS

  15. Logistical Issues APPS

  16. Benefits of Proposal APPS

  17. Renewable Energy Production APPS

  18. Wind Energy Distribution • Wind Energy in VA • Traditional Turbines • Cut-in Speed APPS

  19. Honeywell 6500 Wind Turbine • 2,500 kWh/yr • 16mph avg. wind speed • $4,500 • 2 mph cut-in • Grid-tie • Estimate 1,000 kWh/yr • Reduce 1% of energy use APPS

  20. Implementation of Wind Turbine Rent an anemometer for $89/month -4 month estimation of wind generation Based on estimate, proceed with Honeywell Wind Turbine APPS

  21. Expansion of the Summer Program • Current summer program • 3 week camp based on adventure novel • Very positive reviews from boys and teachers APPS

  22. Summer Camp 2011 • 9 week program made up of 3 week sessions • One session will retain the book theme • Campus can easily accommodate 100 campers • Campers will rotate between several activities APPS

  23. Transformational Challanges • Faculty/Counselor recruitment • Activity leaders not only Seven Hills teachers • Seven Hills alumni serve as camp counselors • Administrative Structure • One person, outside the school administration, must serve as program director • Financing • School must find money to fund expansion APPS

  24. Financial Impact • Ultimate goal is to raise revenue • Current camp fee is $500 for 3 weeks • 33% below national average for day camps APPS

  25. Financial Impact • Average margin cleared is roughly 15-20% • Expected year one contribution of $15-20,000 • Profits will grow over time with more campers • Other schools’ success • Also non-financial benefits to the school • Greater community visibility/involvement APPS

  26. A More SustainableSevenHills APPS ConsultingAustin Allen, Seth Pates, Gabriel Perkinson, Juae Son APPS

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