Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Intros News Green Duplex Designs
Filed under: buildings and construction, cars-houses — Michael d'Estries @ 10:42 am
July 2nd 2009
Make It Right, the green building foundation started by actor Brad Pitt, has released 14 new designs that will be among the 150 houses reconstructed in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Up to now, the homes on site have been single-family residences only — but Make It Right Director Tom Darden knew that residents were interested in duplex designs as well. “Before the storm, there were a number of duplexes and doubles in the neighborhood,” he said. “Families who want to come back to the Lower 9th have been asking us to build them so extended families can live together. And duplexes are right in keeping with Make It Right’s mission: They allow more people to live together with less impact on the environment and are more cost-effective to build.”
14 firms submittted designs for eco-efficient homes — with 8 of those being new participants in Make It Right’s green rebuilding mission. To view all of the new designs, jump here.
BUT WHY? Brad another hurricane is coming and New Orleans is sinking? Why put people back in the danger zone?>
People are going to stay there and come back no matter what. Generational pride and having a sense of identity is worth it for many–it’s not a logical choice. Why not have better designed houses that can survive levees breaking way better? At least they have a better chance. The Make It Right foundation itself is a template for NOLA to use to build whole areas, not just 300 houses…
Another airhead celebrity with more money than common sense…
If he had any sense, he would be trying to convince every level of government in Louisiana that this area of the country must be rebuilt like Rotterdam or it will continue to relive the hurricane nightmare!
And what car is that in the picture, a Corolla…are you kidding me?