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A Sustainable Residential Design ProjectProject 5DS 413: Design StudioMay 9, 2012
Coded Floor Plan/ Site Plan
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1: Sustainable Site• 1A: Site is near a residential area. • 1B: Existing trees were considered when
planning heating, cooling, and day lighting. • 1C: A solar calculator was used to map out the
sun’s movement across the site, for heating and cooling reasons.
• 1D: Storm water is collected to water a rain garden.
• 1E: The site selected is not usable farm land, available for public park, or a habitat for endangered species.
2: Water Efficiency• 2A: A storm water harvesting system is installed
to collect rain water to be used for household needs.
• 2B: Grey water is harvested from showers, laundry and cooking for irrigation.
• 2C: Composting toilet to save water, and recycle nutrients, to help irrigate the land on the site.
• 2D: Low flow toilet to use less water per flush. • 2E: Ultra low faucets are installed to reduce
water use.
3: Energy and Atmosphere • 3A: Windows were laid out to maximize the
amount of sunlight into the home. • 3B: Non-CFC refrigeration is used to reduce
ozone depletion.• 3C: Shades are used to block unwanted heat
to reduce the use of air-conditioning.• 3D: Environmentally friendly HVAV system. • 3E: Metering equipment was installed to
monitor energy use to increase long-term efficiencies.
4: Materials and Resources• 4A: Fifty percent of all finished materials
used came from with-in a 500-mile radius. • 4B: Cotton was used for insulation in the
walls, which is a rapidly renewable material. • 4C: Bamboo was used for flooring, which is a
rapidly renewable material. • 4D: The carpet is made up of recycled
materials. • 4E: The drywall is made up of recycled
materials.
5: Indoor Environmental Quality• 5A: Carbon dioxide monitor was installed. • 5B: Amount of outdoor air ventilated into
interior spaces was increased by thirty percent.
• 5C: Low emitting VOC adhesives and sealants were used.
• 5D: Low VOC emitting paints were used. • 5E: Carpeting is a part of the Green Label
Plus program.
6: Innovation and Design Process• 6A: Ice is produced during the week
daytime hours, when no one is home, which conditions the air when the family is home.
• 6B: Insulation was increased to keep in heat and cold air for comfort.
• 6C: 75% of the roof surface has a solar reflective index of 78.
• 6D: The building was oriented to maximize daylight use.
• 6E: Solar electric and wind technologies are used for emergency power.