Eco study 1

This design explores the balance between key elements and combines them to create sustainable architecture. The key elements being: total embodied energy, environmental footprint, lifespan of assembly, and architecture.

The house size and proportion allow flexibilitiy in construction. It can be prefabricated or erected on site. A 4 foot module is maintained throughout to maximize the use of materials and minimize labor

The design utilizes current suistainable technology along with traditional passive methods. Solar panels provide hot water heating and electrical energy. The roof orientation is independent from the building orientation. It can be installed in any of the 4 directions allowing solar panels to face south for maximum solar gain. The clerestory windows are positioned to face north for natural ventilation and cooling through convection. The metal shed roofs allow for rainwater harvesting. Collected water can be used for flushing toilets, lawn watering, and clothes washing.

The majority of the materials are rapidly renewable, can be recycled at the end of their lifespan, are recycled or have a high recycled content.