Green buildings and homes

When constructing a new home or building today there are a variety of technological innovations to make your home more energy efficient. In this assignment you are to research two different technologies, or building practices, that can be used when constructing an energy efficient home or building. In particular, consider the thermal aspects of homes and buildings. Your report should include:

Efficiency comparison to conventional building technology Thermal transfer information (R-value...) Energy information (BTU, W of heating power required) Types of heat transfer involved Detailed analysis of at least one method of heat transfer specifics with KMT

You can choose technologies used in residential homes or commercial office towers. Some ideas to get you started:

LEED Green Building Rating System R-2000 Passive House (Passivhaus) Solar hot water heating Active Solar Heating Differing home insulation choices (walls or attics)

Rooftop gardens Energy Star for new homes Ground source heat pumps Geo-thermal heating New window technology (coatings, warm edge spacers)

When you have completed your research write a brief, one or two paragraph summary of each of your two energy technologies or building practices. Include charts or diagrams necessary to explain your technologies' performance.