1. Rainfall falls on most parcels of property throughout the world. Describe one method that could be used to collect this natural resource.
Website: http://www.rainxchange.com/
This method of rainfall collection uses the gutter system of the house through making the whole system continuous, leading the water into a filter an then into a storage tank underneath the ground. The water can be reused if a pump is put into the storage tank.
This method of rainfall collection uses the gutter system of the house through making the whole system continuous, leading the water into a filter an then into a storage tank underneath the ground. The water can be reused if a pump is put into the storage tank.
2. Describe an innovative construction method or technique that benefits the environment.
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Solar Pannels "harvest" the suns energy and uses the electricity gathered to power things in the home or building.
3. During the construction cycle of the building, materials and components are delivered to the site. List a strategy that you will use to recycle the waste produced during the construction phase.
This Company recycles and reuses the wastes produced in the construction cycle. Using this contact information and using this company to recycle the left over metals and wood would be a very efficient strategy to use.
4. Energy use is high in commercial buildings. What might a designer do to reduce energy consumption in a building?
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A designer might plan for all of the lights in the house to be LFCs to reduce electrical consumption and to use all energy star equipment and utilities.
A designer might plan for all of the lights in the house to be LFCs to reduce electrical consumption and to use all energy star equipment and utilities.
5. Building sites offer natural resources that can be utilized for the life of the building. Describe a method to use a site’s natural resources in the construction of the structure.
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If the building was built in a place where slate was abundant than roofing the building with slate would be an efficient choice. A back draw of this idea is that not too many buildings will be build around a slate quarry.
Conclusion
Describe an original green and sustainable idea that you have. Choose one that is not currently in use as far as you know.
Hydrogen power in place of petroleum or diesel fuel is a much more effeciant way of powering our cars. It produces smaller amounts of pollution and is a more sustainable energy source, as there is so much water to extract hydrogen from.
Describe an improvement that you believe could be made to the building where you live. Describe why it is an improvement.
An improvement to my house more efficient windows and heating systems. This would lower heating costs in my house.
An improvement to my house more efficient windows and heating systems. This would lower heating costs in my house.
