Habitat refers to a place

dimensions
length, breadth, height (depth) refer to three dimensions, time is considered a fourth dimension and scientists thinks there are 11.
characteristics
nature of places to have features, landscape, or distinct settings that are peculiar to it.
inorganic conditions
energy, soil, water, slope, atmosphere, temperature, pressure, humidity, radiation,or substrate of a given area.
abode

the natural home or native range of a creature; that is of plants, animals, or other forms of life.

Habitat in the specific context of this class refers to a personal project for those who like to build their ideas into something visibly appreciated. This is some tangible product to express what they have learned from reflecting on the books, the trips and the discussions.

Habitat The actual area in length, width and depth that something, some person, or some structure occupies.

Water: The necessary ingredient, buffer, solvent and modifier of life.

Energy: The available sunlight, fuels and food sources to replenish anything that gives off heat.

Atmosphere: Literally the climate and weather of an area and figuratively the ambiance or character of any place.

Landscape: The actual slope, sun angle, size, contours and geological conditions of any geographical location.

Basic information about how to conceptualize a habitat when constructing a home, planning a garden, conducting an ecological investigation, researching a project, or a creating a drawing.

"Il faut cultiver notre jardin." Voltaire

This selection refers to either constructing an energy efficient home or a small wildlife garden to

improve the ecological integrity and the cultural quality of the places we inhabit.

a garden as a theme for displaying arts and ideas.
an Asian garden as a theme for displaying nature and aesthetic ideas.
an Asian garden as a theme for displaying nature and aesthetic ideas.
Tend to your own garden virtually! Get some experience on-line before going into the dirt.
an Asian garden as a theme for displaying nature and aesthetic concepts.
How to construct</> an energy efficient home for you and you friends.
for cool house ideas. solar homes for Alaska!
Even an elementary student can do it! So do not hesitate to design your own home and live lightly on the earth.
You have before you a book which contains a study of Thoreau's accomplishments as a botanist and a comprehensive botanical index to the fourteen volumes of the new edition of his Journal.

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