A Sustainable Residential Design ProjectProject 7

DS 413 Design StudioMay 9, 2012

Coded floorplan

3D view

Sustainable Site

1A: Standard, user-controlled sprinkler irrigation system

1B: No chemical herbicides or insecticides1C: stones from local quarry 1D:natural pool (Natural pools utilize plants to

maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the water)

1E: green house

Water efficiency

2A: low flush toilets2B: low flow shower head2C: landscape irrigation (plants that require low

amounts of water)2D: faucet aerators 2E: toilet displacement devices

Energy and Atmosphere

• 3A: high efficiency washing machine• 3B: energy star dish washer • 3C: energy star compact fluorescent (75% less

energy than regular bulbs)• 3D: energy star range• 3E: energy star refrigerator

Materials and Rescources

• 4A: bamboo flooring• 4B: green guard approved furniture• 4C: all building material from local

manufacturers• 4D: eco-grass (eliminates the need for

pesticides/ fertilizers)• 4E: recycled glass countertops

Indoor Environmental Quality

• 5A: NO VOC paint on all walls• 5B: energy efficient heat recovery ventilators• 5C: indoor plants to help remove chemicals

that harm people• 5D: dehumidifier to reduce moisture inside • 5E: windows in every room to open to let

fresh air in (basic but plays a huge factor in air quality)

Innovation and design processI decided to place the front of the house facing

the West because in my design layout, natural light during the day isn’t as important as the need for it on the East side of the house. On the East side of the house I have an open concept with the kitchen living and dining room as one huge room where there are windows and sliding doors that will keep the huge room light up almost completely naturally until the sun sets to the West.