Let’s Design SomethingTHE SUSTAINABLE ONE’SANNE MAGRATA AUSTIN MAAN BRITTANY KRUGEL NATHAN DECOSTE

A Tiny House

PowerQTY. ID DESCRIPTION SUSTAINABILITY

10 1 LED Light Fixtures w/ Bulbs

50% more energy efficient than CFL (compact fluorescent lamp).75% more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs. They contain no mercury. The bulbs and fixtures can be recycled for a small fee. The Canadian government has Energy Efficiency Regulations for Lighting Products. The LED lights fare exceed these standards.

4 2 Devon Light Switch CoverMade from steel which makes them very recyclable and long lasting. No relevant standard could be found.

4 3 Decora Light SwitchHome Depot “Eco Option” and has dimmer so that the amount of energy consumption can be reduced when lights don’t need to be at their brightest. No relevant standard could be found.

4 4 Leviton Power Outlet w/ Cover No relevant standard could be found.

4 5 LG MonoX Solar PanelSupplies the house with 100% of its energy via a renewable source. Regulated by the Energy Efficiency Regulation for External Power Supplies.

1 6 7kWh Tesla Powerwall 92% round-trip DC efficiency. No relevant standard could be found.

1 7 Magnum Power Inverter Energy Efficiency Regulations for External Power Supplies.

60 ft. 8 Various Gauge Electrical Wire Both the insulation and copper wire can be recycled. No relevant standard could be found.

Plumbing/Heating

QTY. ID DESCRIPTION SUSTAINABILITY

1 of each 9

Rheem Electric Tankless Water Heaters (shower, kitchen sink,

bathroom sink)

Energy Star rated, modulating heat exchanger improves energy efficiency, no standby heat loss aids in energy consumption, no venting needed – eliminates greenhouse gases. Energy Efficiency Regulations for Electric Water Heaters.

2 10 eHeater Wall Panel HeaterOnly uses 400 watts, heats spaces up to 120 sq.ft., 80% more energy efficient than typical 1500 watt wall heaters. Made of fiber cement board. No relevant standard could be found.

60 ft. 11 ½” CPVC Piping 100% recyclable. Longer lifespan than copper piping. No relevant standard could be found

Kitchen

QTY. ID DESCRIPTION SUSTAINABILITY

1 12 GE 15.5 Cu.Ft. Fridge/FreezerEnergy Star rated and regulated by Energy Efficiency Regulations for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Wine Chillers.

1 13 Whirlpool Microwave Only uses 700 watts. No relevant standard could be found.

1 14 Cuisinart Induction Stovetop Uses 70% less energy than conventional stovetops.

1 15 Trinsic Kitchen Faucet Uses 32% less water than conventional kitchen faucets. No relevant standard could be found.

1 16 Acri-Tec Kitchen Sink Made from stainless steel so that it is very recyclable. No relevant standard could be found.

Bathroom

QTY. ID DESCRIPTION SUSTAINABILITY

1 17 Kohler WaterSense Toilet 1.28 gallons per flush offers up to 16 500 gallons of water savings per year. No relevant standard could be found.

1 18 Shower of the Future Uses 90% less water per shower compared to a conventional shower. Also uses 80% less energy per shower.

1 19 Pfister Bathroom Faucet Meets NSF low lead standards. Meets or exceeds EPA WaterSense Standards which reduces water consumption by 30%.

1 20 Cantrio Bathroom Sink Made from stainless steel so that it is very recyclable. No relevant standard could be found.