Sustainability – what does it really mean? How do we know? Aprovecho is committed to understanding social and ecological systems – specifically resilient, diverse and equitable systems. Aprovecho invites research proposals pertaining to novel or traditional techniques, unique questions or lines of inquiry relevant to sustainability.
Request for Proposals:
Interested parties should submit a brief research proposal (1,000 words max) which outlines the following:
- Problem Statement
- Purpose of Study
- Significance of Study
- Relevant Literature Review
- Research Question(s) or Hypothesis(es)
- Methods
Proposals should be submitted to apro@aprovecho.net with Research Proposal in the Subject Line. In addition to the proposal, please include the following:
- Estimated timeline for research/data collection
- Estimated timeline until project completion (i.e. dissemination)
- Indication of additional partners/collaborators
Areas of Research Interest:
Building
- Energy performance of natural fiber wall systems
- Labor saving technologies for straw/clay wall systems
- Standardization of site soil use in natural fiber wall systems
- Production and performance of mycelial growing mediums as insulation
- Below grade alternatives to rigid foam insulation
Technology
- Home scale methane-production using anaerobic digestion
- Simple machines supporting the production and preservation of food