Alice Meredith's Portfolio

‘Goooood morning Hazdellin! And welcome all newcomers to the largest city in Brogham! It features several residential communities and a bustling market district. Where else would you spend your hard-earned gold? And who could forget the overlooking sovereign? Just at the top of the hill is the lovely Citadel housing our Monarch, and the Magical High Council…’ At least once a month, this announcement rang through every sono-orb in the city... --Read More--

Originally, I was inspired by my own dream of a community I have wanted for a while. A close-knit, self-sufficient community that cares for each other and the environment. This vision grew as I researched for the class; I learned about Biophilic architecture, which is a rising trend in some areas. I imagined a whole community covered in greenery, cared for by the people. A vast collection of images created by either those who documented actual biophilic communities.... --Rea

A Greener Future-   Walls of green, and our souls aflame. We are a tribute of our ancestors, who planted our seeds Let us rise like the tallest buildings, covered in flora With our dreams embedded in their leaves... --Read More--

We Arizonans have always had to deal with heat. It's a byproduct of living in a desert climate. However, as a result of climate change, the heat has become increasingly intense each year. But it's not about that; it's about what we've done, or haven't done, to help our people live with the oppressive heat. In a narrower sense, Yuma, where I grew up, has some of the worst heat and the poorest conditions for supporting people who are suffering from it... --Read More--

Last week, I had a bunch of cheap fabric and materials for a project that was due for a volunteer event. It was important that I had two skirts and a structured bodice with boning and cinching. In addition to meeting all the requirements for this event. I had all of the resources I needed to start on it. However, once I had gathered everything, it dawned on me! I only had a week and a half to turn all of this into a wearable, durable costume... --Read More--

Introduction: Death isn't bad... Attention Getter: Death is a taboo subject, and we rarely have a healthy mindset about it. We are never prepared for a death, but we should be. Think about someone you care about, or someone who has died that you were close to. It’s an unthinkable thing, but shouldn’t we have a respectable mindset about it? Relevance: Death is the antithesis of life, and everyone dies. We are taught young that death is to be... --Read More--