A Sustainable Residential Design Project

1. A Sustainable Residential Design Project Project 4 DS413: Design Studio 413 May 9, 2012

2. Coded Floor Plan/Site Plan N

3. 3D View

4. 1: Sustainable Site • 1A: Plug in station for electric car • 1B: Use plants native to the area • 1C: Leave an extra 25% more clear space than required around the house • 1D: Make a storm water management plan • 1E: Cover 75% of the roof with materials with a high solar reflective index

5. 2: Water Efficiency • 2A: Use plants native to the area • 2B: No irrigation system installed • 2C: Install a rainwater harvester • 2D: use low-flow faucets • 2E: Use a dual-flush toilet

6. 3: Energy and Atmosphere • 3A: Use a refrigerator that does not emit CFCs • 3B: Install a solar panel in the roof • 3C: Develop a measurement and verification plan to be implemented for 1 year of occupancy • 3D: Install a skylight • 3E: HVAC system emits no CFCs

7. 4: Materials and Resources • 4A: Recycle at least 50% of scrap materials • 4B: Use recycled carpet in the bedrooms • 4C: Use a granite countertop in the kitchen that was mined in a local quarry • 4D: Use bamboo flooring in the hallway and kitchen/dining/living • 4E: Use FSC certified wood

8. 5: Indoor Environmental Quality • 5A: No smoking inside the house • 5B: Increase air from outside entering the house by 30% • 5C: Complete a flush-out of the entire house before occupancy • 5D: Use low VOC sealants for weatherproofing system • 5E: Use low VOC paint

9. 6: Innovation and Design Process • 6A: 75% of the roof surface has a solar reflective index of 78 or higher • 6B: get a LEED Accredited Professional to work on the design team • 6C: Post educational materials in the house • 6D: Use a rainwater harvesting system • 6E: Install a skylight in the roof to reduce lighting costs