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1) LIST TYPES OF PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS YOU WILL IMPLEMENT IN YOUR
HOUSE
 Orientation: living areas face north.
 Windows: More access to the sun so in the morning the house heats up and in the evening it cools down.
 Shading: Reduces the temperature by stopping direct sun rays hitting the windows
 Passive Solar Heating: Keeps the heat inside in winter and lets any heat that has built up in summer escape.
 Passive Solar Heating: Lets in low sun rays and repels the suns high rays in summer.
 Double Glazed Windows: Prevents heat entering your home because the space between the two layers of glass.
 Timber/Wood: Can trap Co 2 in wood to reduce the amount in the air.
 Thermal Mass: We can use wood for our floors because it is harder to heat up heavy materials like concrete or bricks than lightweight materials such as wood.
 Skylight: lets in natural light without cost. Can also improve natural ventilation.
 Draught Seal: stops unwanted air flow
2) ORIENTATION
 The position for our house is the front facing North.
 Solar Panels: Should be East or West.
 Windows: Should be on the North or South walls (except skylight).
3) TWO COLUMN TABLE COMPARING MATERIALS
Special Materials
Glass – Windows
Wooden Decking
Canvas - Shading
Water Tank
Ground
House
Solar Panels
Replicating Materials
Clear Cellophane
Cardboard with wood patterns
Tissue Paper
Tin Can
Cardboard
Body
Laminated pictures, aluminum foil and cardboard

4) WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE REAL MATERIALS
It is important to consider the real materials used to build a sustainable house because:
 So we understand the materials used to build a real sustainable house.
 So we can make the materials we use look realistic.
 So people can understand what our model is supposed to be made out of.
5) THE SENARIO
Daniel and his wife Emma have decided to renovate their existing home. They live in a fairly old home and although they are quite environmentally aware, they are not sure what to ask their builder to ensure their home is as sustainable as it could be. They know their home faces north but really need some direction from an expert.
What topics would you suggest they discuss with their builder to ensure their home renovations are as sustainable as they could be?
What would MeL suggest for you?
 Insulation on your hot-water pipes
 Shade-sales/patio around your house
 Double glazing your windows
 Draught seal on your doors and windows-even if it’s a draught-snake!
 Have a wooden floor because it is easier to heat up.
 Passive Solar Heating - to keep house warm in winter and cooler in summer.
6) SUMMARISE THE 7 SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRINCIPLES.
1.
Garden should be specially designed to take advantage of local climate and onsite features.
2.
Plants should be grouped into areas according to their water usage.
3.
Plants in your garden should all be native or water-wise to reduce water usage.
4.
Garden should have most recent sprinkler technology and some sub-surface irrigation.
5.
Garden should use cheapest and most efficient mulch, added at least once a year.
6.
Lawn is a water-wise species and only laid in areas where it will serve a purpose to the household.
7.
Pests and weeds should be controlled with organic and non-toxic/chemical-free products.
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7) GARDENING GARDEN MATERIAL COMPARISON TABLE
Principles
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Real Materials
Australian Plants
Hanging Baskets/Vertical Garden
Water Wise Plants (Native)
Replicating Materials
Australian Branches Dipped in PVA
Lego Flowers
Leaves and Branches dipped in PVA
Piping and irrigation systems
Mulch
Straws and sticker
Ripped tissue paper
Fake Lawn Short Fake Grass
Non-toxic/Chemical Free products Sticker (explaining) (Box with chemical smell)
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