class on 09.29.10

integrating visible home-components into the house that educate and show the 'nuts and bolts'

1>>material selection:
micro-nucleus zone in each room where material info is displayed.

2>>site and landscaping:
micro-nucleus in back lawn. Exhibit showing all exterior landscaping materials used.

HOW TO EVENTS>>

  • planned events about renovation
  • demonstrations to show process
  • how to connect water barrel
  • how to compost

3>>cool roofs:
back lawn, exhibit with nucleus zone in position to view all roof types displayed.

4>>insulation:
different types of insulation in each room to show acoustical contrasts. In these rooms the insulation will be:
>>shown through wall, using transparent panel w/display.

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>>insulation types are condensed and shown as an exhibit

Types of insulation:
fiberglass, dense-pack, wall blown, polyurethane


5>>energy efficiency:
at front entrance we will have a macro-nucleus zone showing what components throughout the house are energy efficient. Then components are highlighted and displayed as they are throughout the home.

6>>water management:
  • dueling sink
  • aerators
  • solar hot water heater [tankless & heat pump]
  • xeriscaping
  • rain barrel
7>>HVAC and alternatives:
  • radiant floor in kitchen
  • whole house fan
  • solar assisted a/c
  • programmable light fixtures

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