Green School: Sustainability and Design

The speaker shares his journey from a small village in Canada to Bali, where he and his wife founded the Green School. Inspired by 'The Inconvenient Truth,' they aimed to create a sustainable, holistic educational environment. The school features open-air bamboo classrooms, compost toilets, and alternative energy solutions. It emphasizes local culture, global diversity, and practical skills like organic farming. The Green School serves as a model for sustainable education, encouraging community involvement and global awareness. The speaker invites others to join in expanding this initiative worldwide.

What was the pivotal moment that changed the speaker's life direction?

• Meeting his wife in Bali

• Watching 'The Inconvenient Truth'

• Starting a jewelry business

• Moving to Canada

What is unique about the classrooms at Green School?

• They are made of glass

• They have no walls

• They are underground

• They are in a skyscraper

What material is primarily used for building at Green School?

• Concrete

• Steel

• Bamboo

• Wood

What is the main source of energy planned for Green School?

• Wind turbines

• Nuclear power

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

How do students at Green School learn about sustainability?

• By watching documentaries

• By engaging in sustainable practices

• By practicing traditional arts

• Through textbooks

What percentage of Green School's population is required to be Balinese?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

What is the purpose of the Balinese Scholarship Fund mentioned in the transcript?

• To support international students

• To fund school infrastructure

• To support Balinese students

• To pay teachers' salaries

What is the 'heart of school' at Green School?

• A library

• An administration complex

• A double helix structure

• A sports complex

What is the significance of bamboo in the construction of Green School?

• It is cheaper than other materials

• It grows quickly and is sustainable

• It is imported from other countries

• It is a traditional building material

What is the ultimate goal of the Green School model?

• To become the largest school in Bali

• To create a global network of green schools

• To replace traditional schools worldwide

• To focus solely on academic excellence