Creating a Sustainable Community EDSGN100 KATRINA MALASKI COLIN NITROY BRANDON GOSS

Table of Contents

What is a Sustainable Community?

A Green Opportunity

Area of Land

Neighborhood Layout

Transportation

Recreation

House Structure Structure Length = 50 ft. Width = 30 ft. Height = 8 ft.

House Structure Layout

Floor Plan: Ground Floor

Floor Plan: Basement

Waste Water

Waste Water Costs

Energy ENERGY STAR ◦ EPA and DOE Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Dishwasher Stove Television Computer Lamps

Appliances Annual kWh Electricity Rate - $0.10 ENERGY STAR - $45 per year to run

Appliances Annual - 92 kWh Electricity Rate - $0.10 ENERGY STAR - $80-85 per year to run

Energy Costs ApplianceAnnual Energy Use (kWh) Electricity Rate ($0.10/kWh) Total Annual Cost Refrigerator350$0.10$35.00 Washer92$0.10$9.20 Dryer305$0.10$30.50 Dishwasher222$0.10$22.20 Stove$0.10 Microwave8.2$0.10$0.82 Television30$0.10$3.00 Computer10$0.10$1.00 Ceiling fan11.7$0.10$1.17 Lamp (x3)200$0.10$20.00 Small Appliances (Toaster, Kettle, etc.) 20$0.10$2.00 TOTAL ANNUAL COST

Heating Cost Efficiency Start-Up Cost Environmental Awareness Pennsylvania Feasibility

Cost Comparison Initial: $42,000 30% Federal Tax: -$12,600 Real Initial: $29,400 Conventional Initial: $22,000 $7,400 More Upfront

Annual Savings $500 – Water Heating $1,600 – Efficiency Savings $500 – Repairs Total: $2,600 per year Payback Period: 3 Years - Price Margin 11 Years – Entire Unit

Works Cited Angel Power Points Thedailygreen.com