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Hillel House Project Review

Hillel House Project Review . 5/7/09. Matt Leon Rachel Machbitz Emily Pohlman Jessica Zuponcic. Boiler Green Initiative. Community Need. Creating a more energy efficient & environmentally friendly building Reduce Electricity consumption by 15% and Gas consumption by 20-30%

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Hillel House Project Review

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  1. Hillel HouseProject Review 5/7/09 Matt Leon Rachel Machbitz Emily Pohlman Jessica Zuponcic Boiler Green Initiative

  2. Community Need • Creating a more energy efficient & environmentally friendly building • Reduce Electricity consumption by 15% and Gas consumption by 20-30% • Cost savings will allow more money to be utilized for student activities • Utilize this opportunity as a learning tool for the community Boiler Green Initiative

  3. Winterization • Implemented • Insulation • Covered windows with plastic • Replaced broken panes • Community Focus • Help residences lower energy usage with easy tips Boiler Green Initiative

  4. Windows Recommendation CurrentWindows Best Window and Door Company .28 U-Factor .28 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Wide Variety of Styles Double Pane Argon Gas Insulated Units Boiler Green Initiative

  5. Solar: Overview • Goals of Solar Energy • Reduce electricity use from grid • Creative use of passive solar to reduce heating/cooling needs • Extend the roof overhang on the building in order to block sun in summer Boiler Green Initiative

  6. Passive Solar • Natural lighting to reduce interior lighting needs • Natural heating to reduce energy needs www.eere.energy.gov Boiler Green Initiative

  7. Rain Garden: Overview • A shallow constructed depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants & grasses. • Easy, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing way to reduce the contribution to storm water pollution. • Eliminates the need for an irrigation system. http://www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/news/brochures/raingarden.html Boiler Green Initiative

  8. Where is the rain garden? We are going to capture 600 gallons per rain event. Backyard Dimensions Depth = 0.8 ft Length = 10.06 ft Walkway http://maps.google.com Boiler Green Initiative

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  10. Pics of plants and plant layout similar to other two pics • Dimensions • Talk with Ferman about # of plants and layout 10 Boiler Green Initiative

  11. 4. Variegated Bishops Weed 1. Lily of the valley 2. Turtlehead 3. Water Iris From http://dutchflowers.com From http://www.northcreeknurseries.com From http://www.djroger.com/ From http://www.sustainable-gardening.com From http://image24.webshots.com From http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/ From http://www.critsite.com 5. Beatles Spring 6. Daylily 7. Marsh Blazing Star 11 Boiler Green Initiative

  12. Budget Tools, Supplies and Rental Equipment 600 * This cost is planed to be reduced with student help Landscaping Supplies 2200 Soil, Gravel, Mulch (440) Plants &Grass Seed (450) Landscaping Materials (1230) Outreach 1250 Contingency Money 397 ___________________________________________________________________ Total $4447 Boiler Green Initiative

  13. Plans for next semester • Distribution of winterization and rain garden information • Install/landscape rain garden • Implementation of passive solar solution • Energy Audit for the Hillel House • Design a solar hot water system • Follow up infrared photo of windows Boiler Green Initiative

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