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Q.6 Low Environmental Impact, Design Features - Coggle Diagram
Q.6 Low Environmental Impact
eco friendly design-
PV panels to convert solar energy to electricity
Photovoltaic panels reduce the use of mains electricity by replacing some of the mains power with electricity from renewable sources
Storm porch constructed at entrance to prevent direct access and reduce heat loss
increase size of windows and roof light windows on southern facade to increase solar gain
compactness ratio of 0:7 or less is ideal.A minimum of extensions helps to achieve this.
Road access and boundaries
Design and Form
Reading the landscape
House should never bee hidden or obstructed
use local building material
take into consideration wind directions, sun path, passsive solar design and privacy
Glazing/orientation
Large areas of solar gain
Design Features
Cedar cladding
Low carbon construction
Carbon neutral
Tree planting
Visual impact
Shade
Food
Shelter
Birds,Animals,Humans
Timber Frame
Renewable materials
CO2 storage
