University Low Carbon Building Design Project: CSM80002
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This project focuses on the redesign of a three-bedroom bungalow in Melbourne (YH), aiming to minimize energy consumption and carbon emissions throughout its 40-year lifecycle. The student identifies and describes approaches for selecting construction materials with low embodied energy and carbon, including REBricks, low carbon concrete, and double-glazed windows. The assignment includes detailed calculations of embodied carbon emissions for both the original house model (YH) and the redesigned house (RH), considering materials, construction processes, appliances, and maintenance. The student also analyzes operating energy consumption and emissions from appliances, proposing energy-efficient alternatives and calculating their impact. Furthermore, the project explores strategies to minimize heating and cooling energy consumption, including insulation and HVAC systems. A comparison of energy consumption and carbon emissions between the original and redesigned models is provided, highlighting the reduction achieved through the implemented design changes. Finally, design parameters for adapting the building to a hot climate like Dubai are discussed, emphasizing the importance of high ceilings, shading, and thermal mass management.
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