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ELP ECO FRIENDLY HOUSEKamilia Broderick 8N

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An Eco-Friendly houseVarious materials have a different impact upon the environment. Materials have embodied energy; that is the total energy to produce those materials and to transport them where to build. E.g. concrete has extremely high embodied energy because the process of manufacturing it uses very high level of energy. Plus It produces large amounts of CO2, which ruins the atmosphere. So , to make an eco Friendly house you should use the materials that don’t use as much embodied energy and are less damaging to the environment.

What can you use for an Eco-friendly house?Local MaterialsLocal materials that are produced locally will not have to be transported so far to Build, therefore their embodied energy is much lesser.

Insulating materials reduce the transmission of energy. We use them in Houses for winter to keep out the cold and trap the heating system. Materials With high insulation are good for sustainability because we don’t have to burn Materials.

Concrete flooring

Wooden flooring

1 ton of CO2 =

1 ton of cement

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My Eco friendly houseMade from Google sketch up

As you can see from the pictures, my walls on my house are built up from wood. I chose pine Wood because first of all it is a good insulator; so in winter you’ll be kept warm and secondly pineWood can be regrown in 40 years so future generations can use it to build with.

Wooden walls

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Wooden FlooringWooden floors breathe better and it lasts a long time(if you look after them). The timber can be replaced quickly by replanting. A wooden floor breathes better and makes it a healthy house!

Wooden flooring

Triple glazing windowsTriple glazing windows will keep you very warm in winter for less expanse when you live in your house. You could also go for double glazing windows because it is cheaper and still better than single glazing windows.

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Insulation

For the captivity wall insulation I have chosen wool. This is because wool is a very good insulator and it is one of the materials that can be found locally. It does not pollute during the process of manufacturing or installation.

Did you know…That 100-150mm of extra loft insulation could save up to ¼ of your heating bills or cavity wall insulation could save you

1/3

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Solar Panels

Solar water heaters trap the warmth from the sun in copper water pipes laid in narrow space Between a glazed outer panel and inner reflection surface. Once installed heating is free. It is Sustainable and will give you free hot water for a long time.

You could also have a wind turbine but the thing is you can’t always rely on the wind because somedays it just isn’t windy whereas for the solar panel the sun is always there .

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Low flow toilet mechanismsThese toilets use less water while still doing the same job as regular toilets. Clearly, you will save

water and money on water bills.

Low flow shower-headsLow flow shower heads cuts down on water usage and saves energy costs.

Aluminum-clad storm doorThis type of door is energy-efficient and will help to insulate the entryway of the home.

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Motion detector

Outdoor lights left on all night wastes a lot of Energy and also disturbs wildlife. Light installationsActivated by motion sensors or a timer will keep the area well lit and save energy and money to boot.

Light motion sensor

Fact :Energy-efficient light bulbs use around 80% less electricity

than traditional light bulbs