PROTOTYPE HOUSING FIRE-FLOOD RESISTANT REPLACEMENT HOUSING

This project proposes prototype houses that can be matched with several site conditions. Housescan be oriented and configured differently to respond to site requirements. Topography modification will prevent flooding. The proposed prototype designs use passive solar orientation, daylight, natural ventilation, and thermal mass to warm houses during the winter and cool them during the summer.

The roof structure is sloped south towards the sun which makes the building suitable for adding solar panel systems. Both proper ventilation and solar energy collection will contribute for achieving net-zero and reducing energy consumptions and carbon foot print.

A rain water collecting system will be used in the proposed design. The slope of the roof will conduct rain water to the water tank. Gathered water can be used for watering plants.

Solar Energy:

By using solar energy, a substantial part of energy consumption can be offset. This can bring many advantages for the building. It will lessen energy costs. Solar energy is also a sustainable source and this means it has the least impact on the environment which is another reason for using this system.

Solar panels, absorb the energy of sun by PV cells. This energy is turned into DC electricity. This energy can be saved in a battery or can enter the inverter and get converted to AC electricity and is ready to be used in the house.