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For your Research Plan (A2) you will need to identify and research 4 Sustainable Systems based on your interests. It is a good idea to learn about a variety of systems so that you can make the best design decisions when adding sustainable elements to your house.
For your Research Plan (A2) you will need to identify and research 4 Sustainable Systems based on your interests. It is a good idea to learn about a variety of systems so that you can make the best design decisions when adding sustainable elements to your house.
Energy-Related:
Energy-Related:
- Solar Electricity
- Wind Energy
Water-Related:
Water-Related:
- Water Catchment
- Grey Water System
Waste-Related:
Waste-Related:
- Compost
- Composting Toilet
Climate Control
Climate Control
- Passive Solar
- Passive Cooling
Food Production
Food Production
- Greenhouse
Solar Electricity
Solar Electricity
Wind energy
Wind energy
Water Catchment
Water Catchment
Grey Water systems
Grey Water systems
Resources:
Compost
Compost
Composting Toilet
Composting Toilet
Resources:
Passive Design
Passive Design
Passive Solar
Passive Solar
Passive Cooling
Passive Cooling
Greenhouse
Greenhouse
OTHER USEFUL BOOKS
OTHER USEFUL BOOKS
More resources
More resources
Rainwater collectionhttp://waterwaysenvironmental.com/rainwater-harvesting/how-rainwater-harvesting-works
https://greywateraction.org/rainwater-harvesting/
Grey water systems http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/green-building-program-sub/learn-about-green-building/1230-greywater-systems.html
with examples:https://greywateraction.org/greywater-reuse/
https://greywateraction.org/rainwater-harvesting/
Grey water systems http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/green-building-program-sub/learn-about-green-building/1230-greywater-systems.html
with examples:https://greywateraction.org/greywater-reuse/
Sustainable house systems:
http://www.gf.uns.ac.rs/~wus/wus09/Sustainable%20House%20web%20page.doc%202.htmSustainable house systems:
1. Water systems
1. Water systems
Rainwater collectionhttp://waterwaysenvironmental.com/rainwater-harvesting/how-rainwater-harvesting-works
https://greywateraction.org/rainwater-harvesting/
Grey water systems http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/green-building-program-sub/learn-about-green-building/1230-greywater-systems.html
with examples:https://greywateraction.org/greywater-reuse/
2. Energy systems
2. Energy systems
Wind powerExamples of home wind turbineshttps://www.windpowerengineering.com/construction/size-wind-turbine-need/
Solar energy Examples of solar panels
Geothermal pumps/Ground source heat pumpshttp://isle-eco.com/ground-source-heat-pumps/
https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/heat/ground-source-heat-pumps
Heat pump solution examples:https://www.daikin.eu/en_us/product-group/ground-source-heat-pump.html
https://thermia.com/
Books to look at: Solar energy: Solar Power (Sprilsbury) p. 10 (How solar panels work)Energy resources p.25
Thermal waste treatment to produce energy: HomeBioGashttps://www.biogasworld.com/news/turning-food-waste-into-energy-to-power-homes/
https://www.homebiogas.com/
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