❏ Choose any one type of sustainable house ,depict

how it is constructed to suit the geographical region,

season and materials used to build it. ❏ Explain why
you choose the house and list the salient features of
your dream house. ❏ INCLUDE ALL YOUR INPUTS IN A
SINGLE SLIDE & PRESENT IN THE CLASS. ❏ Few pictures
are added for your reference. ❏ SUBMIT BY 5th
OCTOBER,2020.

A new eco-friendly roof design with the hybrid solar and wind
energies generation.

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Integration of rain water harvester, day light harvesting and
roof ventilation system.
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V-shape roof design enhances the wind power generation due
to venturi effect.
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Energy performance assessment with weather data from Malaysian
Meteorological Department.

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Cost effectiveness analysis shows that cash flow break even is 8 years

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Want To Build A Green Home? Opt For These 5 Materials

   
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4. Want To Build A Green Home? Opt For These 5 Materials

Want To Build A Green Home? Opt

For These 5 Materials
Mishika Chawla June 03, 2019
(Shutterstock)
Looking at converting your home green or planning to construct a
home that is sustainable? It is important to know that the material
used to construct such a home is different from the conventional
ones. 
MakaaniQ brings the list of eco-friendly material that you
should be investing in for you green home:  
Bamboo
Bamboo, a member of the grass family, is one of the fastest
growing plant. It is also strong and durable. These two factors put
together, make it one of the most viable building material, too.
Bamboo is water resistant, stronger than steel and has high
flexibility.
Along with this, bamboo is also an affordable construction material.
Bamboo is used for creating eco-friendly products for kitchen and
bath, for flooring, electrical wire coverings and interior walls.
Reclaimed wood
Wood from demolished structures and damaged products is
recycled and used in building construction. This reduces the need
for cutting trees to fulfill the demand of wood. Reclaimed wood is
highly durable when compared to the new ones as it is made of
recycled plastic and wood fibre. The combination of two increases
the strength of the wood. Though it can be expensive when
compared to wood, spending extra money on it is justified as it is
less toxic and lasts longer.
Recycled steel
The production process of steel itself has an adverse impact on the
environment. Thus, the existing material is now recycled. The
recycling process, when compared to the production, consumes 75
per cent less energy. Along with this, using recycled steel frees up
the landfill space used by the scrap metal.
Straw bale
Straw bale is one of the most effective green building construction
material. It is cost-effective and has the strength to withstand
extreme cold or hot climate conditions. Its insulation is better than
the regular wood and can be a material of choice for those who love
a rustic look. The only disadvantage is that straw bale is not
suitable for humid conditions.
Also Read: These Are Prominent Green Buildings In India
AshCrete
AshCrete is a great alternative to traditional cement. It uses fly ash,
a by-product of burning coal. Use of fly ash is environment-friendly
as it has low embodied energy. When compared
to traditional cement, less amount of water is required in case of fly
ash. Also, fly ash has great strength and it reduces crack problems,
permeability and CO2 emissions.

A sustainable home is an efficient home that's built or retrofitted in a way that respects

resources, optimizes energy and water use, and will last longer with quality
systems. Sustainable homes use low-impact, high-performance materials. They're efficient
in terms off manufacturing, shipping and installing

Make your home more sustainable
 1. Insulate walls, ceiling and under floor to aid heating and save on energy
costs.
2. Install double-glazed windows, or thermal-backed curtains if double-glazing is
too expensive. ...
3. Utilise the sun. ...
4. Select appliances with high energy-efficiency ratings. ...
5. Choose non-toxic building materials. ...
6. Install a rainwater collection tank
7.
8. .
Sustainable Building Features
 Energy Efficiency.
 Renewable Energy Generation.
 Water Efficiency.
 Stormwater Managment.
 Superior Indoor Environment.

Why is sustainability so important?

Sustainability is important for many reasons including: Environmental Quality – In
order to have healthy communities, we need clean air, natural resources, and a
nontoxic environment. Growth – UNTHSC's enrollment continues to grow, so we
require more resources such as energy, water, and space.

What are sustainable houses made of?

They are constructed of both natural and recycled materials (old tires, glass
bottles…). These homes are designed to heat and cool themselves naturally, collect
solar and wind power, harvest water from rain and snow, contain/treat their own
sewage, as well as produce food.

What are sustainable houses made of?

They are constructed of both natural and recycled materials (old tires, glass
bottles…). These homes are designed to heat and cool themselves naturally, collect
solar and wind power, harvest water from rain and snow, contain/treat their own
sewage, as well as produce food.
he system integrates and optimizes five green technologies: wind turbine,
solar photovoltaic system, rain water harvesting and utilization system,
natural ventilation and roof sky lighting. The design was conceptualized
based on the experiences acquired from meteorological data for Malaysian
application. The V-shape top roof which was designed above the wind
turbine was able to increase the wind speed by the venturi effect before the
wind interacts with the wind turbine located between the roofs, hence
improve the performance of the wind turbine. An automatic cooling and
cleaning system with a stream of water was designed to clean and cool the
roof which can improve the electrical efficiency of the solar photovoltaic
modules. The ventilation vents of the system allow warm air inside the
building to be ventilated out from the building by the pressure difference
caused by high speed wind due to the roof design. The skylighting in the
system improve the living comfort level and reduce power consumption of
artificial lighting. Technical assessment of the system showed the estimated
annual energy generated was 21205.65 kWh, estimated energy savings was
1839.6 kWh, the estimated annual ventilation rate was 2.17 × 108 m3 and
reduction of CO2 emissions was 17767.89 kg/yr.

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