sustainable residential design project

Sustainable ResidentialDesign ProjectProject 9DS413: Design Studio 413May 9, 2012

Coded Floorplan/Site Plan

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Coded Floorplan/Site plan

1. Sustainable Site

1A: Permeable concrete for driveway1B: Using a previously developed site1C: Site is near schools, restaurants, and other

services1D: Rain garden-harvests water1E: Use of local plants

2. Water Efficiency

2A: Rain harvesting barrels2B: Rain garden2C: Low-flow plumbing fixtures2D: Greywater system2E: Dual-flush toilet

3. Energy and Atmosphere

3A: shades to block out unwanted heat3B: utilizing rainwater with rain garden3C: environmentally friendly HVAC system3D: Energy Star Kitchen Appliances3E: Energy Star Washing Machine and Dryer

4. Materials & Resources

4A: Recycle bins4B: Dining room table made from recycled barn

wood4C: Kitchen cabinets (and all other furniture and

trim in house) made from FSC certified wood4D: Countertop made within 500 mi. of site4E: Bamboo flooring

5. Indoor Environmental Quality

5A: Carbon Dioxide monitors5B: Low VOC paint through-out house5C: Green Label Plus carpeting-low emitting5D: Daylight in 75% of the space5E: Heat and lighting controls are easily

accessible

6. Innovation & Design Process

6A: Rainwater harvesting reduces water use6B: Light colored roof to reduce heat

absorption6C: Low-flow plumbing fixtures6D: Well-insulated walls, doors, and windows6E: Windows placed on south wall to absorb

heat from winter sun.