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Sustainable Design

Laura Doyle ldoyle@westfieldnjk12.org

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Phase 1: Foundational Knowledge

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Sustainable design meets the needs of the present

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without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,

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and without depleting or damaging resources.

Our definition:

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Env. resources protected and maintained

Meeting economic needs of present and future

Communities are healthy, livable, equitable, diverse, connected

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Is it sustainable?

Environment

Society

Economics

Commuting to work

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Is it sustainable?

Environment

Society

Economics

NJ law: plug-in electric vehicles & rebates

  • 330,000 electric cars on NJ roads by 2025.
  • 2 million registered EVs by 2035
  • 85% of cars sold in NJ must be electric by 2040

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Sustainable Design

Building Practices

  1. Maximize the use of natural resources at a building site
  2. Use eco-friendly products and materials
  3. Reduce non-renewable energy consumption
  4. Utilize renewable energy sources
  5. Minimize waste
  6. Create healthy, productive environments for people

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Our First Project

Assess an American family’s use of resources in their home. Highlight good sustainability practices, and develop a plan for low-performing areas in order to improve sustainability within the next year.

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Where do we start?

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Water

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Natural Gas

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Electricity

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A Basic System

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A Typical Home Plumbing System

Main water supply

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Waste

Grey water

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What can we minimize?

How?

Behavior, Technology/Product?

How much water is used?

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What can you put in your report?

  • Introductory information
  • Current sustainability practices in the home
  • Water/Gas/Electricity usage
    • Current numbers (per month, per person per month)
    • Suspected sources of high usage
    • Recommendations for minimizing useage

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Sustainable Design

Building Practices

  1. Maximize the use of natural resources at a building site

2. Use eco-friendly products and materials

3. Reduce non-renewable energy consumption

4. Utilize renewable energy sources

5. Minimize waste

6. Create healthy, productive environments for people

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Phase 2: Renewable Energy

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Orientation of panels

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Sun path

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Tilt angle optimization

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Solar irradiance heat map

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Phase 3: CAD Design

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Phase 4: Scale Modeling

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Thank You!

Thanks for coming tonight to support your teenager’s education.

Any Questions?

ldoyle@westfieldnjk12.org