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Sustainable Living

Sustainable Living. EDSGN100 Section 006 Team 8. Table of Contents. Title Page………………………………………………………………………………………………...1 Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………....3 Introduction: Home and System Specifications………………………………………………….4

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Sustainable Living

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  1. Sustainable Living EDSGN100 Section 006 Team 8

  2. Table of Contents Title Page………………………………………………………………………………………………...1 Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………....3 Introduction: Home and System Specifications………………………………………………….4 Location......................................................................................................................5 Community………………………………………………………………………………....6 Analysis: The Design Process………………………………………………………………………….7 Building Materials…………………………………………………………………………..8 Room Layout………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Water System……………………………………………………………………………….14 Waste Water System……………………………………………………………………….17 Alternative Energy………………………………………………………………………………20 Energy: Heating and Cooling……….…………………….......................................23 Conclusion: The Solution…………………………………………………………………………….26 Layout: Second Floor……………………………………………………………………27 Layout: First Floor…………………………………………………………………………28 Layout: Basement………………………………………………………………………..29 Systems Connection……………………………………………………………………..30 Power ZEH Calculator……………………………………………………………………31

  3. Summary Problem: To design a house that is sustainable economically, environmentally, and socially. Solution: A one family house (1800 square feet), located in Boulder, Colorado with two floors and a basement. Systems Used: Water: Filtered and Chlorinated Ground Water Waste Water: Aerobic Septic Tank Energy: Heating and Cooling: Ground Source Heat Pump Water Heating: Photovoltaics

  4. Introduction Home and System Specifications

  5. Location: Boulder, Colorado Urban Setting

  6. Community Town on the Outskirts of Boulder, Colorado

  7. Analysis The Design Process

  8. Building Materials Specifications • As ‘tight’ as possible • Sustainable • Cost effective • Withstanding of all weather Ideas • Adobe • Rammed Earth • Straw Bale • Recycled Newspaper

  9. Building materials Criteria -Cost -Instillation -Longevity -Easy to Maintain -Durable Straw Bale • Aesthetically Pleasing • Easiest to Install • Most Efficient in Heating and Cooling • Durable

  10. Building Materials Straw Bale

  11. Room Layout Specifications • Facilitate mobility throughout the house • Energy Efficient Ideas • Closed • Open

  12. Room Layout Criteria -Easy to get around -Energy Efficient Open Layout • Less building materials • More energy efficient • Don’t have to heat up each room separately

  13. More energy efficient Room Layout Open

  14. Water System Specifications • Make water more acceptable for desired end-use • Drinking • Appliances • Washer/Dryer • Toilet • Sink • Shower/Bath Ideas Disinfectant • Chlorination • Ozonation • Ultraviolet Radiation Source • Surface Water • Ground Water Systems • Reverse Osmosis • Filtration and Disinfection • Boiling • Bottled Water • Water Softener

  15. Water System Criteria -Cost -Effectiveness -Ease of Use -Availability -Maintenance Chlorination and Filtration • Most inexpensive • One of the most effective methods • Does not require electricity to run • Little maintenance necessary

  16. Water Treatment Chlorinated and Filtered Surface Water

  17. Waste Water System Specifications • Removal of Black/Grey Water • Cost Effective • Highly Efficient • Easy Maintenance Ideas • Anaerobic Septic Tank • High Efficiency Anaerobic Septic Tank • Aerobic Septic Tank • Sand Filter

  18. Waste Water System Criteria Short term cost Long term cost Efficiency Maintenance Ease of use Durability Aerobic Septic System • Cost: ≈$7,000 • Sprinkler system • Needs less space than other tanks

  19. Waste Water Aerobic Septic Tank

  20. Appliances • 20 60W Fluorescent Light Bulbs • 10 25W Fluorescent Light Bulbs • 2 Television sets • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer • Fridge/Freezer • Water Heater • Low-flow Shower Heads (1.5gpm), Temp. 1050F • Run Time: 45 minutes • Thermostat • Average Temperature 700 • Heat Exchanger in vents

  21. Alternative Energy Specifications • Ability to produce energy • As close to zero-energy as possible • Self-sustaining • Potentially selling back to the grid Ideas • Solar Water Heating Panels • Wind Energy • Photovoltaics

  22. Alternative Energy Criteria -Cost -Durability -Return on Investment -Ease of Use -Transportation -Installation Photovoltaics • Cheapest Option • Long Term Profit • Minimal Investment Upfront • Easier Installation

  23. Calculations

  24. Energy Generation Photovoltaics

  25. Energy: Heating and Cooling Specifications • Balance heat loss in the winter • Counter the heat gain in the summer • Efficiency • Easy to Maintain Ideas • Ground Source Heat Pump • Air Source Heat Pump • Woodstove/Air Conditioner

  26. Energy: Heating and Cooling Criteria -Cost -Efficiency -Instillation -Maintenance Ground Source Heat Pump • Provides heating and cooling in one • Less energy=less pollution • Very Efficient

  27. Energy-Heating and Cooling Ground source Heat Pump

  28. Conclusion The Solution

  29. Home Layout: Second Floor 800 square feet

  30. Home Layout: First Floor 600 square feet

  31. Home Layout: Basement 400 square feet

  32. Systems Connection

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