Goal: What are sustainable building features?
- Watched video on Global Scholars e-Classroom: https://learn.globalcities.org/GlobalScholars/expeditionbuildingbettercities/cms_page/view/24050119
- Discussed different features mentioned in the video (notes below)
- Green Roof
- Drink Dispenser (with no throwaway cups)
- if you have everyone using their own reusable mug/glass, they can drinking however much they want with almost no waste
- Bio Center
- collects rainwater runoff which is then utilized to water plants
- Low-flush toilets
- (½ gallon per flush compared with older ones with 7 gallons per flush)
- BIG IDEA: little things help in the long run!
- Timed Schedules for window openings
- prevents using air conditioning as much
- Use less artifical light
- Photo sensored lights
- only use lights when they are needed
- Nest thermostat
- save energy with temperature adjustment
- Read page 36 in workbook and complete page 37 on your own
- Workbook can be downloaded and worked on at home.
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