DRIVING QUESTION:
What can we do to make sure that our way of home-living is sustainable?
What makes a house energy efficient?
Affordable energy efficient construction and design in 12 steps (Zero Energy.org)
Energy efficient eco homes: 8 simple design ideas (EcoLiv sustainable buildings). An Australian commercial website
Build for energy efficiency (State Gov. of Victoria). Try other State and federal government websites for more factual information and government guidelines.
Energy efficient homes: what you need to know (Red Energy). Most energy companies have web pages that have information about how to make new homes energy efficient. Try looking up some others eg Origin Energy, AGL, etc.
The energy efficient house (an interactive from ABC Education)
Your Home -Australian government site Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs. Pages on the site include Passive Design, Energy, and House Designs.
Energy-Efficient Home Design A US Government site, that provides lots of information to consider.
Tips for building an energy efficient home From Ergon Energy - an electricity supply company.
Energy efficient home design A South Australian Government website with lots of information.
Australian energy statistics Australian Energy Statistics is the authoritative and official source of energy data for Australia and forms the basis of Australia’s international reporting obligations. It is updated annually and consists of detailed historical energy consumption, production and trade statistics.
Lots of useful links from this page. Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is a star rating system (out of ten) that rates the energy efficiency of a home, based on its design.
National Australian Built Environment Rating System Using a 6 star scale, NABERS helps Australian building owners understand how their asset impacts the environment.
How to design and build an energy efficient building From the website of a French energy efficient design company.
Households - page from Energy.gov.au site How to save energy, reduce your bills, make your home more comfortable and find available assistance from Australian, state and territory governments.
Energy Efficiency - Australian Building Codes Board page The ABCB looks after the National Construction Code (NCC), which provides the minimum necessary requirements for safety and health; amenity and accessibility, and sustainability in the design, construction, performance and livability of new buildings (and new building work in existing buildings) throughout Australia.
Energy efficient eco homes: 8 simple design ideas (EcoLiv sustainable buildings). An Australian commercial website
Build for energy efficiency (State Gov. of Victoria). Try other State and federal government websites for more factual information and government guidelines.
Energy efficient homes: what you need to know (Red Energy). Most energy companies have web pages that have information about how to make new homes energy efficient. Try looking up some others eg Origin Energy, AGL, etc.
The energy efficient house (an interactive from ABC Education)
Your Home -Australian government site Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs. Pages on the site include Passive Design, Energy, and House Designs.
Energy-Efficient Home Design A US Government site, that provides lots of information to consider.
Tips for building an energy efficient home From Ergon Energy - an electricity supply company.
Energy efficient home design A South Australian Government website with lots of information.
Australian energy statistics Australian Energy Statistics is the authoritative and official source of energy data for Australia and forms the basis of Australia’s international reporting obligations. It is updated annually and consists of detailed historical energy consumption, production and trade statistics.
Lots of useful links from this page. Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is a star rating system (out of ten) that rates the energy efficiency of a home, based on its design.
National Australian Built Environment Rating System Using a 6 star scale, NABERS helps Australian building owners understand how their asset impacts the environment.
How to design and build an energy efficient building From the website of a French energy efficient design company.
Households - page from Energy.gov.au site How to save energy, reduce your bills, make your home more comfortable and find available assistance from Australian, state and territory governments.
Energy Efficiency - Australian Building Codes Board page The ABCB looks after the National Construction Code (NCC), which provides the minimum necessary requirements for safety and health; amenity and accessibility, and sustainability in the design, construction, performance and livability of new buildings (and new building work in existing buildings) throughout Australia.
Clickview Video Playlist
A playlist of three videos is available for viewing on the topic of sustainable housing.
To access these videos click this link https://clickv.ie/w/EAio Log into Clickview using your Department of Education log in details. |
Conducting a KEYWORD search:
Elements of an energy efficient house design
1. For the detail of the different elements of your design and how it works - make a list of all the features you are including in your design.
eg: Windows and Vents, Exterior paint and colour, Roofing, insulation, energy source eg solar, building materials, lighting, appliances, house position
2. CONDUCT an advanced KEYWORD SEARCH by creating a KEYWORD string to refine your results.
eg: 'energy efficient + 'house/home/residential design' + (the feature you wish to learn more about) eg 'solar energy' / insulation / lighting
3. Make sure you choose trust-worthy sites that give you factual information. Be care of commercial sites that may make unrealistic claims.
4. Record the facts you need to justify the inclusion of the elements you chose.
eg: Windows and Vents, Exterior paint and colour, Roofing, insulation, energy source eg solar, building materials, lighting, appliances, house position
2. CONDUCT an advanced KEYWORD SEARCH by creating a KEYWORD string to refine your results.
eg: 'energy efficient + 'house/home/residential design' + (the feature you wish to learn more about) eg 'solar energy' / insulation / lighting
3. Make sure you choose trust-worthy sites that give you factual information. Be care of commercial sites that may make unrealistic claims.
4. Record the facts you need to justify the inclusion of the elements you chose.
Using WIKIPEDIA
You might also like to consult Wikipedia for an overview of energy efficient design for example read the article: Low Energy House
Use Wikipedia to:
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