Design context

Many countries now have laws that specify energy efficient requirements of new houses. Energy efficient house design has the dual benefit of reducing green house gas emissions and saving money on energy/food bills.
How can new design features combine with the general housing needs of people?

Design context
What does the term self sufficiency mean??

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Task 1: Understand the design brief. Add this to your site

Task 2: Use video, image and text. Give examples of renewable energy /self sufficiency in a residential environment. Reference all your sources Task 3: You need at least 5 different references. Make a list of at least 10 energy efficient design features that will improve a houses design. List the design features as either: 1. Seen ( such as a solar panel) or 2. Built in and not seen (such as insulation)
Learning Objective: understand the design brief Learning Outcome: research renewable energy

Types of renewable energy

Give examples? (Use images and diagrams)

Include there dimensions and details

What are their benefits?

Some guiding questions for your research Whats important in house design? Brainstorm a list of essential items for a standard home. Houses can be designed so that they can be heated and cooled naturally. How? Research how to design a house to be Energy Efficient. Key words- solar passive design, energy efficient house design. You need at least 5 different references. Make a list of at least 10 energy efficient design features that will improve a houses design. List the design features as either: 1. Seen ( such as a solar panel) or 2. Built in and not seen (such as insulation)

Design context

You are to design a standard family home that is Innovative, Stylish and energy efficient You must conform to the local planning laws: Standard house block is 30m x 30m Maximum height 9 meters, Distance to side of land 1 m, distance to front 6 m,