Sustainable House Project Mrs. Riordan

Native American Midden

One couple’s vision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os3BUl6dH9Q

Kuala Lumpur – Bird Island

Danish tree houses- uses bio mimicry

Healthy Home Reduction of exposure to chemicals (such as formaldehyde in insulation and particleboard; volatile organic compounds in adhesives, sealants and paints; and pesticides, fungicides and heavy metals used to treat wood) through use of non-toxic building materials and products. Mitigation of mold and rot by employing proper building techniques and materials from foundation to roof. Utilization of passive airflow, daylighting, and fresh air exchange through proper placement of windows and doors. Location of areas of high toxicity and combustible materials (such as the garage and utility room) away from bedrooms and primary living spaces.

How to Start One design element will influence the others, so begin with your favorite element, based on your research and then go from there. Research the types of houses listed on the next page to get ideas.

Research by types of houses Research the following types of homes: What kind of house will you build? Passive Solar and/or Active solar Earth berm and Earth ship (built with recycled tires) Concrete Bamboo (tropics) Straw bale Log Insulated concrete forms http://www.quadlock.com/

Rubric items Healthy building materials – addresses at least 3 issues Off Grid Locally sourced building materials Recycled materials and extra building materials Ventilation Long lasting materials Wise use of water (using grey water)

The true cost of building materials Cement Pros and cons, large pollution factor can be minimized by recycling glass and steel fragments into the concrete. Reclaimed wood for floors does not cut down any new trees. Locally sourced cuts out transportation cost

Solar Decathlon Houses (houses built by teams at universities and entered into a contest) Check out the houses designed by colleges in the solar decathlon. Write down three ideas from each house that you find interesting. Put your ideas in order from 1 to Research your top 3 idea some more. Do you want to incorporate any of these designs in your house or apartment building? https://greenpassivesolar.com/category/residential/

Eco roofing options http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/natural-building/eco-friendly-roofing- zmaz10jjzraw.aspx?PageId=3#ArticleContent http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/home-design/cool-roof-white- roof.aspx http://commons.bcit.ca/greenroof/faq/why-green-roofs-benefits/ http://www.insulatedbuildingpanels.com/ Which type of roof will go best with your house design.

Flooring http://freshome.com/2012/10/15/10-most-popular-eco-friendly-floor-solutions/ http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2481953/list/ecofriendly-kitchen-how-to-choose- flooring

Lighting Solar tubes http://www.ussunlight.com/products/skylight-tubes

Ventilation Solar attic fan http://www.outdoorsolarstore.com/us-sunlight-attic-fan-30.aspx