INTERIOR Design 8.00 Interpret levels of comfort and safety in home design.

RECOGNIZE WAYS TO CONTROL COMFORT THROUGH AIR QUALITY. 8.01

Humidifiers Used in the home to put moisture into the air

Dehumidifier Draws moisture out of the air Installed in the home to remove excess moisture which in turn helps to eliminate mold growth

Air Purifier Reduces inside air pollution Removes dust, mold, bacteria, odors

Carbon Monoxide Detector Detects the release of dangerous gas providing by burning fossil fuels

CLASSIFY HOME SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES. 8.02

Underwriters Laboratories seal Found on electrical items means the tool meets certain safety standards

Security systems Sensors to detect movement, usually located at windows and/or doors Door viewer- you can see who is outside without physically going to look Biometrics- touchpad to read who you are Timers- Inexpensive safety device which can turn electrical items off and on at specific times

Fires Smoke detectors- Batteries should be checked to see if they are working every six months to a year Fire extinguishers- contents for one in the kitchen should contain specific chemicals in case of a grease fire

RECOGNIZE CONSERVATION COMPONENTS. 8.03

Natural elements Trees and shrubs- can help isolated homes with wind break Plants- certain plants can help conserve water because they use less water (this is called xeriscaping) Sun- form of energy absorbed by the sun is called solar Water- ultra low flush toilets conserve water; using sprinklers late at night and first thing in the morning Hills- topography (way the land lays) is the practice of a home placed at the bottom of a hill so that it is protected from a cold North wind Window placement- houses placed so windows face south to allow absorption of heat is called orientation