1. Sustainable House Project
Mrs. Riordan

2. Native American Midden

4. One couple’s vision

5. Kuala Lumpur – Bird Island

6. Danish tree houses- uses bio mimicry

7. Healthy Home
Reduction of exposure to chemicals (such as formaldehyde in insulation and particleboard; volatile organic compounds in adhesives, sealants and paints; and pesticides, fungicides and heavy metals used to treat wood) through use of non-toxic building materials and products.
Mitigation of mold and rot by employing proper building techniques and materials from foundation to roof.
Utilization of passive airflow, daylighting, and fresh air exchange through proper placement of windows and doors.
Location of areas of high toxicity and combustible materials (such as the garage and utility room) away from bedrooms and primary living spaces.

8. How to Start
One design element will influence the others, so begin with your favorite element, based on your research and then go from there.
Research the types of houses listed on the next page to get ideas.

9. Research by types of houses
Research the following types of homes: What kind of house will you build?
Passive Solar and/or Active solar
Earth berm and Earth ship (built with recycled tires)
Concrete
Bamboo (tropics)
Straw bale
Log
Insulated concrete forms

10. Rubric items Healthy building materials – addresses at least 3 issues
Off Grid
Locally sourced building materials
Recycled materials and extra building materials
Ventilation
Long lasting materials
Wise use of water (using grey water)

11. The true cost of building materials
Cement Pros and cons, large pollution factor can be minimized by recycling glass and steel fragments into the concrete.
Reclaimed wood for floors does not cut down any new trees.
Locally sourced cuts out transportation cost

12. Solar Decathlon Houses (houses built by teams at universities and entered into a contest)
Check out the houses designed by colleges in the solar decathlon.
Write down three ideas from each house that you find interesting.
Put your ideas in order from 1 to
Research your top 3 idea some more.
Do you want to incorporate any of these designs in your house or apartment building?

13. Eco roofing options
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Which type of roof will go best with your house design.

14. Flooring
flooring

15. Lighting
Solar tubes

16. Ventilation Solar attic fan