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1.4 HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT - Coggle Diagram
1.4 HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
1) Life cycle analysis (LCA) provides builders with a method for comparing the environmental impacts of various building materials and techniques.
the "new" Energuide Rating System (ERS)---> Rating scale that is consumption based (GJ per year)
ENERGY STAR products
---> are designed to ensure that they are among
the most energy-efficient products in the marketplace. Typically ENERGY STAR labelled products must perform 10-50% more efficient.
Lighting can be as much as 10% of total energy budget within a home.
A typical incandescent bulb only converts 15% of electricity to light, 85% is lost.
WATER CONSERVATION
6 MAJOR APPLIANCES
Refridgerator
Freezer
Dishwasher
Range (Stove/Oven)
Washing machine
Dryer
These account for more than 14% of total energy used in the average home.
Simple changes to water-use habits and household equipments can reduce water consumption in a home by up to 40%
Use low-flush toilets and low-flow showers, faucets, and washing machines
to get the most savings.
Grey water treatment is the drainage from sinks, bathing fixtures and laundry
BUT NOT TOILETS
Water Efficient Toilets
Almost half of average household water is spent on flushing toilets.
Low-flow models use 6-L or less per flush
.
A dual-flush toilet uses two buttons and can reduce water consumption by up to 67%.
Water Efficient Shower Heads
1/3 of indoor water is for bathing.
Low-flow shower heads can reduce water usage and heating costs by at least 50%
Low-flow Faucets
Aerating faucets give the illusion of more water flowing from the faucet
Front loading dish washer machine uses less water
Cisterns capture rainfall from rooftops and other hard surfaces and is used in remote locations.