Infiltration
The air that leaks in around doors, windows, and electrical outlets, etc. which can be a major source of heat loss.
Leave a Comment January 28, 2010
Tag: sustainable design
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)
An accounting of the energy and waste associated with the creation of a new product through use and disposal.
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Adaptive Reuse
Renovation of a building or site to include elements that allow a particular use or uses to occupy a space that originally was intended for a different use
Leave a Comment January 15, 2010
Occupancy sensors
Devices that shut off lights automatically when rooms are unoccupied.
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Active solar
A system using mechanical devices such as pumps, fans etc., that transfers collected heat to the storage medium and/or the end-use.
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Microturbines
Small rotary engines (usually fueled by natural gas) that provide on-site electricity generation.
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Design for the Environment (DfE)
A concept or philosophy applied to the design process that advocates the reduction of environmental and human health impacts through materials selection and design strategies.
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BRI- Building Related Illness
Illnesses caused by toxic off-gassing from building materials or molds, bacteria, etc. that can accumulate in HVAC systems and carpeting.
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Polylactic Acid (PLA)
A biodegradable, thermoplastic derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch or sugarcanes.
PLA, sometimes referred to as ‘corn plastic’ is used to make biodegradable ‘plastic’ cups and other items.
Leave a Comment November 22, 2009
Daylighting
Letting natural light into a space through glazing with the intent of reducing or eliminating electric lighting, and thereby the energy consumption of a building.
Leave a Comment November 19, 2009
