Sustainable Housing Initiative – Researching,

Leading, and Educating YouthBy

The Crunchies

Our GoalCreate a student research living environment

that is a continuously evolving sustainable show piece for living and learning at RPI

ConceptsRefurbishing of the Burdett Avenue

Residence Hall (BARH) with attention to:

Environmental ImpactEducational/Cultural ImpactEconomic Impact

Educational & Cultural ImpactMulti-disciplinary Studio Projects

Include all majorsTake advantage of existing project courses such as

IEDInclude yearly L.E.E.D. certification projects by

studentsBeautification Undergraduate Research Program

(BURP), or Green URPCommunal Garden and KitchenOn-line energy usage – each floor and whole

buildingSustainability Exhibition Center

Environmental ImpactEnergy-efficient building envelope

Ecovative (mushroom) insulationEfficient and supports RPI start-upNon-toxic materials

Composting Resulting compost can be used in garden

On-site gray water reclamation

Economic ImpactSouth facing passive solar windowsPhotovoltaic (PV) PanelsSolar water heatingPassive cooling instead of air conditioning

Implementation PlanThe Who? – Consultants and ContractorsCost – Medium RangeTime Frame – Medium – 1 to 2 yearsPayback – Medium – 3 to 5 yearsEnvironmental Impact – HighCultural & Educational Impact – Extremely

HighImpact Area – Residence Life and Education