A Sustainable Residential Design ProjectProject 5DS 413: Design StudioMay 9, 2012

Coded Floor Plan/ Site Plan

3D View

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.