1 Hillel House Project 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

Windows Recommendation 4 Current Windows 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 Boiler Green Initiative

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. 7 Boiler Green Initiative

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

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

1.From 2.From 3.From 4.From 5.From 6.From 7.From 2. Turtlehead 1. Lily of the valley 3. Water Iris 4. Variegated Bishops Weed 4. Variegated Bishops Weed 5. Beatles Spring 6. Daylily 7. Marsh Blazing Star Boiler Green Initiative 11

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) Outreach1250 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