Laura Sofía García Canto

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AmeriCorps State & Bioconstruction Project Manager

Laura began collaborating with Plenitud PR in August 2020 on bioconstruction-related research projects while completing her civil engineering degree at the University of PR. During her time in school, she collaborated with community-based projects and organizations working for empowerment and sustainability. While working with grassroots organizations following Hurricane María, Laura became interested in alternative forms of building that are more accessible and adaptable to the needs and contexts of people on the island. This interest began her journey in bioconstruction, leading her to Plenitud PR and joining the team as an AmeriCorps VISTA in August 2021 to support the research on code guidelines of SuperAdobe housing and the development of educational materials related to Super Adobe construction techniques. Laura is also passionate about cooking, yoga and sharing with the people she loves.

Articles by Laura on the Blog:

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The Importance of Managing Our Water
The Importance of Managing Our Water

Plenitud PR’s farm is located in Las Marías, a town in the western-central mountainous region of the island where rain is very abundant. However, even with some of the most intense rain events on record, our farm has not seen any major problems. Why? Our team uses a combination of different passive water management systems that work together with the natural landscape to control runoff and promote water infiltration in the soil.

The Transformative Power of Natural Building
The Transformative Power of Natural Building

Few places in the world are blessed with the natural abundance that can be found in Puerto Rico. Geographically, the island has been blessed with a number of microclimates that are abundant with water, sun and soil. However, this same geography makes us more prone to a number of environmental hazards like hurricanes, landslides and earthquakes.

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