Designing An Automated House That Be More Energy Efficient Than An Average House

Current trends of making houses sustainable and use zero-net energy will take time and research to be implemented most effectively and used on a large scale, but it is the drastic change that is needed to solve the issue. There are many different combinations and approaches to a sustainable zero energy building. In order to describe the current trends I will look at two different buildings, the ZOE building located at Discovery Park and America’s most efficient home built in Salt Lake City, Utah. I will also explain LEED certification, HERS and ENERGY STAR in order to explain how the efficiency of sustainable buildings and appliance are nationally measured.

In the middle of my junior year, I was finally happy. Hanging with new friends and enjoying my life as a single high school student. I had never dated someone at Grassfield High School. I felt I would end high school without having one. This changed at an unexpected time. I remember walking to the junior lot everyday and Grant Holloway, who everyone knows, teased me daily about my passion for Ohio State. I thought it was innocent since he was going to a Southeastern Conference non-powerhouse in football – well at least I feel it is a non-powerhouse. One day, my friend Gabby said something to me about him teasing me. She questioned if he was interested in me and I shrugged it off because I knew he was off and on with his ex. Until one day, I

In this project I’m going to do a solar powered house, with popsicle sticks and cardboard. I already have the base of my house, I will do it with 2 floors. So, is 30cm width, 50cm high, and 60cm length, it will be a big house. Then, is the part of the cabled, I will do it will Christmas light bulbs, because the doesn’t need a lot of voltage. It should work, because I have 3 solar panels, so I only need to hurry to built the house. I will decorate with toys, like little parts of a house. I think it will work

Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment, they release chemicals into the atmosphere which reduces the air quality, and degrades the protective ozone layer around the Earth. Solar power is unlike fossil fuels in this way; solar harnesses power from the sun, a never ending source, in a simple process that does not harm the environment, making it renewable and sustainable. For a comfortable indoor temperature year round, this house utilises double glazed operable windows. Double glazing windows increases thermal protection of the house by creating a thicker insulating layer, it keeps the cold air outside in winter, and the warm air outside in summer that would usually be transmitted through the windows. The structure is made from metal cladding, cement sheet and plantation timber. Metal cladding and cement sheet create a thermal layer that protects the

For as long as it existed, power has affected how society was run, and has created with its existence the concept of the powerful and the powerless, or those who comparatively has less power than the former group. That the powerful has the ability to exert dominance over the powerless may be obvious and even readily accepted. However, it is important to realize that power also plays a role in less obvious ways, and that these ways are often just as detrimental, if not more so, than the impacts of power that may arise at the surface. Take, for example, the issue of housing and how where individuals reside affects their lives. Power plays a role in housing in more ways than that meets the eye, which impact the lives of individuals in the form

If your power bills are higher than your friends or neighbors, yet you still feel too hot or too cold in your home, then your house probably isn't very energy efficient. If you live in an older home, it could have single pane windows and inadequate insulation. Before you spend a lot of money on upgrades, it's best to have an energy audit so you know exactly what needs to be done. Here are some of the things that are examined during the audit.

5. Close up holes or openings in doors and windows: Ensure they're adequately closed and caulked to prevent entry from small creatures and insects. This will certainly also help your home become more energy efficient.

When it comes to the household, everyone would love to save money. Homeowners are adding new features to their home to save money in various ways. One way many homeowners choose to save money is by installing Energy Efficient Windows in Lexington KY. These windows offer savings and style to your home.

Passive design for heating, cooling and ventilating was put into consideration during the design process of the CIRS. The building relies significantly on natural ventilation when the outside conditions allow it. The central atrium uses the “stack effect” due to the automatic vents on the curtain walls and skylight. Windows are shaded on sun-facing sides of the building in order to block excess glare and heat gains. The permanently occupied spaces in the building have full access to natural light and outside views, which reduces the amount of artificial lighting and energy. Photovoltaic panels are located on the atrium skylight and on the window shades and they transform sunlight into electricity. Tall windows allow lots of natural light to reach the

We want to upgrade the living style of the people that is fast as well the quality of the work is excellent – the old 3D printers worked as portal type but I took this as limitation and decided to develop the machine that is brilliant and the life of these kinds of houses are long enough.

Energy Efficient Housing is an important part of maintaining a stable and healthy environment. This is because poor energy efficiency results in the pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that destroy the environment we live in. Energy Efficient Housing can help prevent this because it will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and energy, as well as the benefit of saving money. Energy efficiency is the key to a greener and healthier environment.

Windows and skylights provide that “natural light” today’s homeowners demand. Be sure and pop by the National Fenestration Rating Council exhibit for information on windows, skylights and doors that conserve energy and provide comfort for the homeowners.

The first consideration when building an energy-efficient house is tight construction. There are hundreds of holes that penetrate the outside of a house resulting from framing and holes drilled for wiring, plumbing, and ducts. By framing the house more carefully and tightly, there will be fewer

Buildings in the residential, commercial and public sectors are responsible for 20-40% of the total energy consumption in the world [Pérez-Lombard, L. Ortiz, J. and Pout, C., (2008)]. Around 70% of this consumption is spent on artificial light and air-conditioning systems [Energy Information Administration, (2008)]. Especially in office buildings as shown in Fig.1.1 [Guide to Best Practice Maintenance & Operation of HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency (January 2012)] that the energy consumption due to HVAC is 39% and lighting is 25%. In countries having warm climates like India require cooling of buildings for almost 6-8 months to provide thermal comfort to the occupants. The energy

Generally, I revere everything in life, it illustrates a clear explanation of whom I want to become in the future. The grade 10 students were introduced to the MYP personal project and with this in mind, I had many vital ideas executed, but confused to choose a product that contributes to my interests. I love learning and discovering new things. After many cups of coffee, I obtained an idea or goal to create a three-dimensional foam architectural model of my dream house. My family built our own house in India last year and for viewing the stages of building a house became one of my interest. I always wondered how the workers/builders managed to get the house in perfect shape as the engineer contemplated. For instance, how can a bunch of line sketches or drawings on a piece of paper transform into a three-dimensional figure on land; when both the engineer and construction worker dont have any relationship in common. I have many questions that are still unanswered. Based on this personal, I will build a model of my dream house as a (final) product. This personal project is important because it will enhance my organizational skills, creativity and time management. Throughout this project, I will create blueprints for both main/first floors and interior/exterior elevation. I want to succeed in this project