Habitat for Humanity December 1998
Executive Summary Presented by Michael Cox Christian Community Service Organization –World wide –Provides low-income housing Our Challenge: –Lower construction costs for Habitat –Increase energy efficiency
Project Tasks Overview Construction Efficiency: Help Habitat improve their construction processes. Solar Cooling: Use solar power to assist in cooling the homes during the summer. Microcommunity: Assist Habitat in developing a property they recently acquired. Blower Door: Test Habitat homes for air infiltration.
Construction Efficiency Team Members Presented by: Will Kovalski Michael Cox Brian Concannon Fransiska Hendri Ben Jen Will Kovalski Megan Moloney Michelle Tozer Timothy Wilson
Habitat House Under Construction Habitat For Humanity
Engineering Blueprints - 3 Bedroom house Architectural Floor Plan Wall Section Elevation Electrical Plumbing
Habitat For Humanity
Training Pamphlets Roofing Siding Framing Drywall
TRAINING PAMPHLET
Habitat For Humanity Framework
Solar Team Members Andy Grayson Ben Jen Tim Wilson
Solar Presented by Fransiska Hendri Purpose: to use photovoltaic arrays to convert solar energy to electrical energy Attic Fan –Redesign and test –ac/dc system –charge controller
Microcommunity Team Presented by: Michelle Tozer John Wiley Bridget Fitzpatrick Michelle Tozer Andri Purmawinata
We would like to give special thanks to: Professor Cory & Someone Else from the Computer Graphics Department
Habitat For Humanity 1414 South Washington Street
Topographical map Maximize natural airflowMaximize natural airflow Break-up to lotsBreak-up to lots Determine driveway locationDetermine driveway location Habitat For Humanity
Building Codes EasementsEasements Sewage & WaterSewage & Water Power & Phone linesPower & Phone lines Minimum boundary requirementsMinimum boundary requirements Driveway placementDriveway placement
Habitat For Humanity Additional Considerations Orientation of homesOrientation of homes Placement of treesPlacement of trees Creation of sound wallCreation of sound wall
Blower Door Team Members Presented by: Brian Concannon Brian Concannon Andy Grayson Megan Moloney Timothy Wilson
Habitat For Humanity Pressure Test Pressurize a house Check for ‘leaks’ Compare pressure differential Make recommendations for improvements to Habitat
Team Members Michael Cox Brian Concannon Fransiska Hendri Ben Jen William Kovalski Megan Moloney Michelle Tozer Tim Wilson Construction Efficiency Members Microcommunity Members Andy Grayson Tim Wilson Ben Jen John Wiley Bridget Fitzpatrick Andri Purmawinata Michelle Tozer Solar Members Team Leader Team Leader : John Wiley Blower Door Members Andy Grayson Brian Concannon Megan Moloney Tim Wilson