Civil Engineering & Architecture

2.3.2 Green Building & Sustainable Design

David PanyathongOwen Sill

1. Rainfall falls on most parcels of property throughout the World. Describe one method that could be used to collect this natural resource.

Rainwater Collection System

RainXchange rainwater collection system filters the stored water to stop the growth of unhealthy bacteria.

The water moves throughout the landscape. This provides irrigation.

Increase property value.

Stores water underground and can make pretty gardens.

http://rainxchange.com/

2. Describe an innovative construction method or technique that benefits the environment.

Solar Panels

Solar Panels can be used to provide clean natural energy.

Sunlight is collected to to provide heat to the house.

It can provide energy throughout the house.

http://www.happynews.com/living/home-energy/green-construction-techniques.htm

3. During the construction cycle of the building, materials and components are delivered to the site. List a strategy that you will use to recycle the waste produced during the construction phase.

Eco- Brick

Eco-Brick is pressed sawdust fireplace fuel. It is an effective alternative to other fuels such as fuel oil and coal.

compressed with 24,000 lbs pressure making them twice as dense as cordwood.

Eco-bricks burn twice as clean as cordwood leaving ½ as much ash waste as cordwood.

http://ecobrick.net/

4. Energy use is high in commercial buildings. What might a designer do to reduce energy consumption in a building?

Geothermal Energy

Heat from the Earth is used to heat water through a building.

Pipes are buried to a certain depth under a building and water travels down and is heated by the Earth.

http://thegreenenergyblog.com/uncategorized/geothermal-energy-commercial-buildings

5. Building sites offer natural resources that can be utilized for the life of the building. Describe a method to use a site's natural resources in the construction of the structure.

Landscape

Trees are kept for shade and block winds.

Slows down rain and snow.

Window Positions

Window Position facing the west allow the sun to heat a room in the afternoon.

http://www.green-energy-news.com/arch/nrgs2008/20080082.html