Principles of Sustainability: Detailed Residence Analysis Report

This report presents a detailed analysis of a residence's sustainability, focusing on its environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and other ecological factors. The analysis utilizes the Australian Greenhouse Gas calculator to evaluate existing data and recommend improvements. The report examines various aspects of the residence, including the transport system, heating and cooling systems, hot water systems, lighting, and appliances. It provides a graphical comparison of the existing and proposed systems, offering specific recommendations such as using alternative transportation methods, improving insulation, replacing inefficient appliances with energy-efficient models, and reducing overall energy consumption. The final outcomes demonstrate the potential for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and a move towards a more sustainable living environment. The report also includes a comprehensive bibliography of relevant research.

Running head: PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
Principles of Sustainability
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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................2
Analysis and recommendation for transport system:.......................................................................3
Analysis and recommendation for heating and cooling system:.....................................................6
Analysis and recommendation for Hot water system:...................................................................11
Analysis and recommendation for lighting and refrigerator:........................................................15
Analysis and recommendation for other equipments and facilities:..............................................17
Final outcomes after changes:.......................................................................................................19
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................21

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Introduction:
Sustainability of a residence can be described as a collective operational system including all the
necessary components to run a households that have a huge impact on the environment in terms
of Green House Emission, Waste and other ecological factors. The study is conducted through
utilising the Australian Greenhouse Gas calculator with details data insertion and analysis
process. At the initial stage the existing data of the given resident will be presented and in the
second stage the recommended settings and potential data will be presented accordingly.
Collective presentation of existing data:
Figure 1: Graphical comparison of GHG emission from the residence

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Figure 2: Record of GHG emission by the residence
As per the above figures, it is visible that the existing emission level of this residence is highly
greater that the Green Household’s standard and even higher than average household. From the
record of the greenhouse emission, it can be found that the large amount of carbon dioxide is
emitted through transport system, heating and cooling system, hot water system, refrigerator and
lighting.
Analysis and recommendation for transport system:

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Figure 3: Transportation of the residents
From the above data, it is clear that 4 individual vehicle for 4 individual member are causing
excessive amount of carbon emission. Along with that, all cars are petrol powered which is
contributing additionally to the overall air pollution and carbon emission.
Figure 4: Air travel of the residents
The air transportation is significantly high therefore, in this section no changes are required.
However in the regular transportation system many positive changes can be made. All 4
members can use 2 cars alternatively. Additionally, using 2 Natural Gas powered light weight

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CNG engine car can be very beneficial to minimise the total carbon emission because of the
transportation practice. However, alternatively they can travel by public transport using low
powered tram and Suburban bases regularly.
Figure 5: Proposed transportation of the residents
Figure 6: Proposed Public Transportation of the residents

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Analysis and recommendation for heating and cooling system:
Figure 7: Building components
Figure 8: Windows of the residents

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Figure 9: Walls of the residents
Figure 10: Air leakage of the residents

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Figure 11: Heat system of the residents
Figure 12: Air heating and cooling system
From the above figures it is clear that the house does not have any insulation system for floor and
wall except the attic. It causing more temperature release from the internal thermodynamic
procedures from various rooms. At the same time, the external door’s frame have large gap that
is allowing the hot air to pass through it and causing additional emission because of that gap.
Apart from that, the heating and the cooling systems are very old and are not under popper

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maintenance. Apart from that, these machines have only 1 stare rating of energy usage which is
indicating very poor mechanical efficiency. All of these issues are causing huge amount of GHG
emission.
Some changes can be made in the floor and in the wall by making at least R1.5 insulation. Apart
from that, the large cap can be closed and weather stripped frame can be installed to reduce the
GHG emission significantly. Along with this all heater and air conditioner can be replaced by at
least 4 star standard equipments ensuring appropriate maintenance procedure. Through this new
installation the effective emission can be reduced significantly.
Figure 13: Proposed changes in Floor and roof

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Figure 14: Proposed changes in air leakage
Figure 15: Proposed changes in heating system

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Figure 16: Proposed changes in air heating and cooling system
Analysis and recommendation for Hot water system:
Figure 17: Existing hot water system