SUSTAINABLE LIVING

EDSGN100 SECTION 006 TEAM 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page...1 Summary....3 Introduction: Home and System Specifications.4 Location......................................................................................................................5 Community....6 Analysis: The Design Process.7 Building Materials..8 Room Layout..11 Water System.14 Waste Water System.17 Alternative Energy20 Energy: Heating and Cooling........................................23 Conclusion: The Solution.26

SUMMARY
Problem: To design a house that is sustainable economically, environmentally, and socially. Solution: A one family house (1800 square feet), located in Boulder, Colorado with two floors and a basement. Systems Used: Water: Filtered and Chlorinated Ground Water Waste Water: Aerobic Septic Tank Energy: Heating and Cooling: Ground Source Heat Pump Water Heating: Photovoltaics

INTRODUCTION
HOME AND SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

LOCATION: BOULDER, COLORADO

URBAN SETTING

COMMUNITY
TOWN ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BOULDER, COLORADO

ANALYSIS
THE DESIGN PROCESS

BUILDING MATERIALS
Specifications As tight as possible Sustainable Cost effective Withstanding of all weather Ideas 1. Adobe 2. Rammed Earth 3. Straw Bale 4. Recycled Newspaper

BUILDING MATERIALS CRITERIA

-Cost -Instillation -Longevity -Easy to Maintain -Durable Straw Bale Aesthetically Pleasing Easiest to Install Most Efficient in Heating and Cooling Durable

BUILDING MATERIALS
STRAW BALE

ROOM LAYOUT
Specifications Facilitate mobility throughout the house Energy Efficient Ideas 1. Closed 2. Open

ROOM LAYOUT CRITERIA

-Easy to get around -Energy Efficient Open Layout Less building materials More energy efficient
Dont have to heat up each room separately

More energy efficient

ROOM LAYOUT
OPEN

WATER SYSTEM
Specifications Make water more acceptable for desired end-use
Drinking Appliances
Washer/Dryer Toilet Sink Shower/Bath

Ideas Disinfectant
1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Source

Chlorination Ozonation Ultraviolet Radiation Surface Water Ground Water Reverse Osmosis Filtration and Disinfection Boiling Bottled Water Water Softener

Systems

WATER SYSTEM CRITERIA

Chlorination and Filtration Most inexpensive One of the most effective methods Does not require electricity to run Little maintenance necessary

-Cost -Effectiveness -Ease of Use -Availability -Maintenance

WATER TREATMENT
CHLORINATED AND FILTERED SURFACE WATER

WASTE WATER SYSTEM

Specifications Removal of Black/Grey Water Cost Effective Highly Efficient Easy Maintenance Ideas 1. Anaerobic Septic Tank 2. High Efficiency Anaerobic Septic Tank 3. Aerobic Septic Tank 4. Sand Filter

WASTE WATER SYSTEM CRITERIA

Aerobic Septic System
Short term cost Long term cost Efficiency Maintenance Ease of use Durability Cost: $7,000 Sprinkler system Needs less space than other tanks

WASTE WATER
AEROBIC SEPTIC TANK

APPLIANCES
20 60W Fluorescent Light Bulbs 10 25W Fluorescent Light Bulbs 2 Television sets Dishwasher Washer/Dryer Fridge/Freezer Water Heater
Low-flow Shower Heads (1.5gpm), Temp. 1050F Run Time: 45 minutes

Thermostat
Average Temperature 700 Heat Exchanger in vents

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Specifications Ability to produce energy As close to zeroenergy as possible Self-sustaining Potentially selling back to the grid Ideas 1. Solar Water Heating Panels 2. Wind Energy 3. Photovoltaics

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CRITERIA

-Cost -Durability -Return on Investment -Ease of Use -Transportation -Installation Photovoltaics Cheapest Option Long Term Profit Minimal Investment Upfront Easier Installation

CALCULATIONS
Energy Audit 13000 kWh/year Since there are 8760 hours in a standard year Power Needed 1.5kW Sunshine in CO 6hr Power in this time 6kW Spec 600 sq.ft. South facing on roof 520 sq. ft. Mounting on roof allows us to expad that area Cost of inverter+PV $3/W Cost of Power 18,000.00 State Subsidy (3,600.00) Federal Subsidy (4,200.00) Total Cost 10,200.00 Cost from grid $0.092/kWH Cost per year $1,196.00 System Durability 20 years Net profit $11,328 Net yearly profit $630

ENERGY GENERATION
PHOTOVOLTAICS

ENERGY: HEATING AND COOLING

Specifications Balance heat loss in the winter Counter the heat gain in the summer Efficiency Easy to Maintain Ideas 1. Ground Source Heat Pump 2. Air Source Heat Pump 3. Woodstove/Air Conditioner

ENERGY: HEATING AND COOLING CRITERIA

Ground Source Heat Pump Provides heating and cooling in one Less energy=less pollution Very Efficient

-Cost -Efficiency -Instillation -Maintenance

ENERGY-HEATING AND COOLING

GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP

CONCLUSION
THE SOLUTION

HOME LAYOUT: SECOND FLOOR

800 SQUARE FEET

HOME LAYOUT: FIRST FLOOR

600 SQUARE FEET

HOME LAYOUT: BASEMENT

400 SQUARE FEET

SYSTEMS CONNECTION