PSC
The last class field trip for our Materials class was to Parkhill, Smith and Cooper (PSC). The firm itself was established in Lubbock in 1945 and they began to grow in the west Texas area where they now hold 250 employees. PSC incorporates many types of design uses such as architectural, interiors, engineering, and landscaping, which leaves them ranking the top 500 design firms in the United States. PSC’s main focus is mostly on education, healthcare, and transportation, because their main thing is trying to make it sustainable.
Since PSC was first developed in Lubbock, it was the very first LEED certified building in west Texas. When touring the building it was so educational, with information about every single material that was used to develop the building, and I thought it was a great way to educate your clients or even being something to produce new ideas. When listening to the lectures and touring the building it finally hit me that I wanted to pursue my major in sustainability design. When I heard that people that were being hospitalized to become better, they were soon to come out worse than before. It really worried me and it made me aware that this was something I wanted to do, to help the people in need.
One of the main attractions that caught my attention was the green roof and the green parking lots. The green roof was amazing since I have been really interested in plant life; the roof is covered in grass and plants that is watered by that is collected from the ground. It also develops insulation to the roof making it more expensive, but having a cheaper outcome in the end. Also, the green parking lots are a way to absorb chemicals that come off from the vehicles.
In the time period we see a lot of environmental issues that are trying to be taken care of in cautious matter. It is very important to take care of these issues, since it is growing and becoming too hard to handle. PSC has taught me so much in the sustainable design world, and it has pushed me towards pursuing a career in this field.
I like the fact that you are so interested in plants. That's such a cool hobby! I enjoy flowers a lot and by the looks of your picture, you do, too! lol, Great job girl! :)
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