Reading Reaction Journal #3

Reference:

Architecture Online Magazine. (2007, July 15). Our views: Responsible; Green structures. Retrieved September 17, 2007 from www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1012&articleID=536847

Summary:

In this article, "Our views: Responsible; Green structures?," the author explains how West Virginia University saves energy and why it is good for us. First, he mentions the roof of university's building that has a special way to keep cool and warm. It absorbs rainwater and ultraviolet rays and this way is more efficient to use energy. And, he says it is good news because of saving energy. It can protect us from environment a pollution such as the effects of global warming. Finally, he says it makes other colleges and businesses have similar systems to save energy.

Reaction:

This article is about ways to save energy using a special roof. The way uses natural energy and every bit of energy to keep temperature. Recently, there are many problems such as overusing energy and the effects of global warming from using fossil fuel. If people use this way, they can reduce the use of fossil fuel. Finally, it helps environment and saves money used for energy. Because I want to be an architect, it's interesting to me. I need many ways to build a building, especially to save money. And if it can help the environment, it is a very good thing for me. In this article, the author said it absorbs rainwater and ultraviolet rays when they use soil and sedum. Actually, I don't know exactly now, but it will help me when I study architecture. And it helps me to think of creative things in saving energy and design of building. So, it is very useful for me and the public.