DEB 100 Design and Sustainability Research Project Report: To reduce the negative impacts conventional homes and the lifestyles associated have on the planet. Earthship (Ironbank, South Australia) Axel L. Rice n9472312 axel.rice@connect.qut.edu.au Tutorial: Juliet Tutor(s): Ali Livingstone and Charlotte Kessler Introduction The exemplar I have chosen to work on in this case study report is the Earthship; a self-sustaining green home concept designed by Earthship Biotecture of Taos,
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ten times more of particulate matters and sulfur oxide than motorized vehicles. In contrast, the positive effects humans have to offer are taking a few initiatives to redeem their mistakes by inventing non conventional fuels such as biodiesel, batteries and fuel cells, and other biomass resource. This proposal is to establish a mitigation plan to discuss the benefits and challenges of air pollutions. Furthermore, this devise strategy will encompass government and societal support to enhance the
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Title: Mass and Individual Communication for Greater Population Awareness and Receptiveness of Natural/Alternative Methods of Medicine (8th August 2010) Mass and Individual Communication for Greater Population Awareness and Receptiveness of Natural/Alternative Methods of Medicine 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2.0 MIND BODY CONNECTION 3.0 HEALTH COMMUNICATION 4.0 HEALTH EDUCATION AND LEARNING STYLES IN ADULTS 5.0 CONCLUSION 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Good health is
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Asia is in the northern Hemisphere. China is one of the top three major energy producers and consumers of energy output for the world. Combined with the other two nations a total of 40 percent of energy was produced and consumed a total of 43 percent. (Grillot, 2006) Being combined with the other two nations and consuming almost half of the worlds total energy output is no laughing matter. The current trend in the resources that are being used, the world can’t sustain the power consumption that
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The project aims to digitally remodel the BITS Library as a case study and tries to apply the principles of ZEBs (Zero Energy Buildings) to it. Another phase of the project deals with establishing an ideal ZEB design in Rajasthan, taking into account all environmental factors. At the heart of the project is the belief that Renewable Energy can be integrated with infrastructure. Various types of sustainable analysis have been considered for the project, to be done on the BITS Library as well as
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References ................................................................. 23 Understanding Natural Gas Markets Overview Natural Gas is an Important Source of Energy for the United States. Natural gas is an attractive fuel because it is clean burning and efficient, and ample supplies of natural gas are available from domestic resources. Recently, natural gas production in the U.S. has increased substantially due to technological advancements in natural gas extraction methods. This increased production
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Recycling Title: Saving our Resources General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform the audience that recycling is essential for saving our resources. Introduction 1. (Attention getter) One time in high school, my class took a trip to the dump. It was so disgusting and stink; I remember smelling it in my sleep for several days. What caught my attention, was a fish caught in the plastic from a six pack of sodas. I was devastated by the effects of non- recycling and from then
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allowed access to large volumes of shale gas that were previously uneconomical to produce. The production of natural gas from shale formations has rejuvenated the natural gas industry in the United States. Does the U.S. Have Abundant Shale Gas Resources? Of the natural gas consumed in the United States in 2011, about 95% was produced domestically; thus, the supply of natural gas is not as dependent on foreign producers as is the supply of crude oil, and the delivery system is less subject to interruption
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. Introduction Water is the major resource of life on the earth; as a consequence, sustainable growth of civilization is heavily influenced by availability of water resources with the required quality. In modern civilization, inadequate assess to clean water and sanitation are two most pervasive problem leading to water scarcity, even in the regions currently considered as water rich[1-3]. Estimated 1.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water; millions of people die annually- 3900 children
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how to address them and how to correct the problem can be an easy process if taught the proper way to do it. Recycling allows today’s society to process used materials, which reduce the consumption of raw materials, energy, pollution, greenhouse emissions, and the need for conventional waste disposal. Recycling is one of the ultimate solutions to reduce the amount of waste that is constantly dumped into our landfills. The United States is the number one trash producing country in the world
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