Greenhouse Principles of Sustainability

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Existing House........................................................................4
Measures to Reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emission......................................................................16
Transport....................................................................................................................................16
Heating and Cooling..................................................................................................................17
Hot Water...................................................................................................................................19
Washing Machine......................................................................................................................20
Refrigeration..............................................................................................................................21
Television...................................................................................................................................22
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................23
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................25

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Introduction
Greenhouse gases absorb and emit radiation within the earth’s atmosphere. Consequently, this
leads to the greenhouse effect that causes an increase in the atmospheric temperature. Examples
of greenhouse gases are Carbon (IV) Oxide, methane, ozone and water vapour. Households
contribute to the emission of these gases. The lifestyle and behaviour of household users is a
major determinant on the amount of the greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere (Ramseur,
et al., 2008). Activities in the house such as washing, cooking and bathing may result in the
use of energy that contributes to greenhouse gas emission for example, use of fossil fuels as a
source of energy. This paper focus on the greenhouse gas emission for a house with four
occupants. The plan for the house is as shown below.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Existing House
The area of the house is calculated as follows:
(3.53×2.5) + (3×2.5) + (2×2.5) + (2.5×2.5) + (3.5×3.5) + (6.49×4.1) = 66.434 m2

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Figure 1: House details

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Figure 2: Personal Transport
The members of the household do not use public transport to commute.
Figure 3: Household air travel