1. Housing I 7.05 Technological Advances in Home Design

2. Plastic Pipes replaces Copper Pipes Plastic pipes (light weight/less expensive) Copper pipes (expensive/can rust)

3. Biomaterials organically based building materials made from recycled materials; less expensive yet, last longer than wood it won’t warp or split. Disadvantage: it is not biodegradable- why is that a problem?

4. ex laminate ( plastic ) floor eON, Veranda are 2 brands -Used in decks ‘ ex: Pergo looks like a wood floor  -Used in decks

5. Lighting Motion sensor lighting: movement causes light to turn on within a given area Light emitting diode (LED): a semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current and is used in electronic equipment

6. Green building is designing, building, and operating homes to use materials, energy and water efficiently.

7. Examples: Using “alternative” energy technologies = solar energy or geo-thermal heat pumps

8. using more insulation

9. using energy- efficient heating & cooling systems ex. low-e glass, energy efficient appliances

10. choosing recyclable building materials designing homes to use less material - ex steel is stronger than wood so for framing less material is needed

11. Automated management systems: integrated and centrally controlled system based on computer technology Controls - convenience - energy management - entertainment - safety

12. SMART houses: a structure with a central computer for programming its environment, devices, and appliances

13. What are automated management systems? SMART houses? Write a paragraph ( 5 sentences or more) explaining how they affect housing.