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    The document summarizes key features and findings from visits to three sustainable houses: 1) Discovery 4 House is a net-zero house that generates as much energy as it uses through solar panels, LED lighting, foam insulation, and rainwater collection. It cost $560,000 to build but $400,000 without the solar panels. 2) Eco Haven has similar features to Discovery 4 House like energy efficient appliances and materials but differs in available space and local building materials. 3) Water and soil quality tests were conducted at Glenbow Ranch and results like a pH of 8 and alkalinity of 270mg/L were recorded.

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    The document summarizes key features and findings from visits to three sustainable houses: 1) Discovery 4 House is a net-zero house that generates as much energy as it uses through solar panels, LED lighting, foam insulation, and rainwater collection. It cost $560,000 to build but $400,000 without the solar panels. 2) Eco Haven has similar features to Discovery 4 House like energy efficient appliances and materials but differs in available space and local building materials. 3) Water and soil quality tests were conducted at Glenbow Ranch and results like a pH of 8 and alkalinity of 270mg/L were recorded.

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    The document summarizes key features and findings from visits to three sustainable houses: 1) Discovery 4 House is a net-zero house that generates as much energy as it uses through solar panels, LED lighting, foam insulation, and rainwater collection. It cost $560,000 to build but $400,000 without the solar panels. 2) Eco Haven has similar features to Discovery 4 House like energy efficient appliances and materials but differs in available space and local building materials. 3) Water and soil quality tests were conducted at Glenbow Ranch and results like a pH of 8 and alkalinity of 270mg/L were recorded.

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    Sustainability Day 1.

    Discovery House (26/09/11)


    Questions What is Discovery 4 house? What features does the house have and what do they do? Notes Discovery 4 House is a house that was created as a Net-Zero House. The main goal of the house was to gather as much power to supply the house with electricity rather than getting power from the grid. Hardwood FloorsRecycled school gym floor WindowsSolar panels to heat the house and the utilities Light bulbsL.E.D lightbulbs conserve energy and has a lesser cost Recycling CenterA small storage place to allow stuff you want to recycle (exp: Paper,Bottles) Blu WoodCreates no mold build ups and no insect infestations Net 0self generated energy Net 0; to generate the same as you use Allows no use of paying money to get power from the grid Foam insulated walls (6.5 inches) reduces heat load Energy efficient appliances 3 layers of glass with argon gas in between to keep cold and warm separated. (Insulated) 560,000 to construct400,000 w/o panels R-20 average wallR-44 (density amplification) better insulation No wood blocks for supportaltered foam Rain water collected for washing clothes and taking a shower. Drains water (green water)double filtration Wool carpet; sustainable Hail-proof solar panels Garage insulation (R-8) Zero V.O.C. paint (air quality, cleaning, health) Programmable thermostat; capable of set physics 4000W of energy Fescue used as a substitute for grass

    Fescue requires minimal water and treatment

    Day 2. Eco Haven (27/09/11)


    Questions What are the differences between EcoHaven and Discovery 4 House? How expensive are utility bills in Net-Zero House? Notes The average utility bill of a Net Zero house would be from fifteen dollars to thirty five dollars. Discovery 4 House and Eco Havens house feature are the same. The only differences between the two are the space, different local materials. Echo Haven Houses use less wood than regular house. The energy that a Net Zero house would use during -31 degree weather would be comparable to the consumption of two hairdryers

    Day 3 Glenbow Ranch ( 28/09/11)


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    Water Quality Test Data


    Date: 28/09/11 Test: Temperature pH Phosphate Nitrate Dissolved Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Alkalinity Acidity Location: Glenbow Ranch Results: 10.9C 8 2 31.01 40 drops 100mg/L 270mg/L 50 Soil Quality Test Data Location: Glenbow Ranch Results: 6.5 7

    Date: 28/09/11 Test: pH deficient

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