Students Travel to Taos, New Mexico for Site Analysis Field Trip

Despite the frigid weather and broken down van, nineteen ENVD students, along with Senior Instructor Jade Polizzi, enjoyed a spectacular weekend in Taos, NM on a site analysis field trip to the Lama Foundation.

The students gained valuable insights to inform their future design projects while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Rio Grande Gorge. The trip began with a visit to the Taos Earthship Biotecture community to learn about sustainable construction and off-grid living. Afterward, the students spoke with the Lama Foundation to discuss their needs for the permanent residence which the class will design and build over the next few months.

Photography by ENVD students Dixon Stein and Greg Blanpied