By: Erin Lehotay, Maddie Roak, Alex Myers Mrs. Loch Environmental Science pd. 6

Goal Our goal is to design a home that uses renewable energy sources and includes several “green” design elements The purpose is to make an eco-friendly home that costs less and does not damage the environment. The economy in the United States is very bad, and Colin Farrel wishes to build a house that will save money on his energy bills in the end

Local Power Grid The renewable energy provider for this home is going to be from a wind farm A wind farm is a group of wind turbines in an area that produce an electrical current Most wind farms are located off shore to attract the strong winds in order to make a higher powered electrical current.

Wind Farm After the trouble with the economy, wind farms have become more popular as a cheaper alternative energy source

Location Our choice of location for this ecofriendly home is in Northern California There are big wind farms there which will make it easy to find a perfect spot to receive electricity. Northern California is not too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer. It is a perfect place for many different types of plants

Design Elements Straw Bale Housing Passive Solar Heating Tankless Water Heaters

Straw Bale Housing This type of home is made of recycled materials. This insulation of the home is to be made of straw bales which is more environmentally friendly. Strong, sturdy, inexpensive, earth friendly, super insulated, sound proofing Long lasting Replaces wood frame that is usually used when building a house

Passive Solar Heating This is the process of the conversion of sunlight into heat. Heating systems are integrated into the building elements and materials. reliable, mechanically simple, viable asset, presents most cost effective means Long lasting lifespan Replaces the furnace system

Tankless Instant Water Heaters This process fully compensates all changes in incoming water temperatures. It also controls the flow rate to maintain a precise output temperature throughout the house Endless supply of hot water, can save energy, expensive at the start Can last up to 20 years with normal maintenance Replace expensive boilers and hot water systems

L.E.E.D. Criteria Use vegetated roofing for 50% of the roof Near a subway Provide no new parking Make sure that all of the wood that is used for furniture is certified Prohibit smoking, but if its necessary, make sure its 25ft away from all entries

Landscaping Deciduous trees in the southwest side to let sun in for warmth and shade in the winter Dark wood chips to absorb heat A pond to cool the air Scarlet Bugler- needs little water, beautiful, saves money Sage plants- hardy, withstand droughts The house is going to be made of a Lime Wash (white color) which goes on top of the plaster over the straw bales

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