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DESIGN ELEMENTS DeDe Garrett, Andres Morales, Tanisha Kearns
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Solar Envelope House What Its Used For? Keeps heat inside during winter Keeps cold inside during summer What It Replaces? Normal air conditioning and heating Advantages Very energy efficient and can heat homes Disadvantages Heating depends on the weather due to the sun
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Green (Living) Roof What Is It Used For? Storm management moderation of heat and cooling What It Replaces? The usage of heating Advantages Saves money Save energy extends the life of a roof by 100-200% Disadvantages Costly with repairs Needs stronger roof beams
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Fly Ash Bricks What Is It Used For? Building things What It Replaces? Regular bricks Advantages Due to size the usage for mortar reduces 50% Seepage of water is reduced Reduces mercury pollution Does not requires soaking in water for 24 hours Disadvantages Limitation on size Mechanical bonding strength is weak
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Dual Flush Toilet What Is It Used For? To go to the bathroom without using unnecessary water What It Replaces? Toilets that flush a lot of water when not needed Advantages Lets you decide whether or not to use a high volume flush of low volume flush Give you the ability to use less water (½ gallon) Disadvantages You have to clean it more often. More expensive
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Composter What Is It Used For? Store waste What It Replaces? A landfill Advantages Helps plants roots systems grow stronger and produce more crops Reduces water runoff and saves money on next water bill Disadvantages Lots of ammonia Takes time Land Required
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