A SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PROJECT

Project 4

DS413: Design Studio 413

May 9, 2012

CODED FLOOR PLAN/SITE PLAN

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3D VIEW

1: SUSTAINABLE SITE

1A: Plug in station for electric car

1B: Use plants native to the area

1C: Leave an extra 25% more clear space than

required around the house

1D: Make a storm water management plan

1E: Cover 75% of the roof with materials with a

high solar reflective index

2: WATER EFFICIENCY

2A: Use plants native to the area

2B: No irrigation system installed

2C: Install a rainwater harvester

2D: use low-flow faucets

2E: Use a dual-flush toilet

3: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

3A: Use a refrigerator that does not emit CFCs

3B: Install a solar panel in the roof

3C: Develop a measurement and verification plan

to be implemented for 1 year of occupancy

3D: Install a skylight

3E: HVAC system emits no CFCs

4: MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

4A: Recycle at least 50% of scrap materials

4B: Use recycled carpet in the bedrooms

4C: Use a granite countertop in the kitchen that

was mined in a local quarry

4D: Use bamboo flooring in the hallway and

kitchen/dining/living

4E: Use FSC certified wood

5 : INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

5A: No smoking inside the house

5B: Increase air from outside entering the house

by 30%

5C: Complete a flush-out of the entire house

before occupancy

5D: Use low VOC sealants for weatherproofing

system

5E: Use low VOC paint

6 : INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS

6A: 75% of the roof surface has a solar reflective index

of 78 or higher

6B: get a LEED Accredited Professional to work on the

design team

6C: Post educational materials in the house

6D: Use a rainwater harvesting system

6E: Install a skylight in the roof to reduce lighting costs