For this assignment, the item to be modified is my home, which is a one-floor house with a fairly traditional design; located in the suburbs. The first design element is to gutter the house. When it rains, rainfall from the roof splashes and causes various types of erosions. By guttering the house, it will be possible to reduce the erosion effect. Also, the guttered water will be stored in a tank and utilized for subsistence purposes like cleaning and watering plants. The second design element will be to increase the lighting of the house, which will be achieved through the inclusion of translucent roofs and large windows (Bergman, 2013). This is particularly important in saving energy especially during the day when it gets dark, and people in the house have to put on lights. The new lighting system will thus help to conserve energy.
Cars, carpets, and other house fabrics are usually cleaned at the home garage. These activities use a lot of water, which is left to flow as run-off. The plan is to make a small drainage system from the garage to direct all wastewater to our home garden. Also, a small scheme will be integrated into the home garden to ensure that the water is well-distributed. The fourth redesign aspect is to regroup the garbage cans. Our home only has one garbage can. However, I would introduce two other cans so that the trash can be divided into biodegradable (kitchen) waste, plastic waste, and metallic waste. The last design element is to buy energy saving bulbs and lighting elements. Most lighting equipment at home uses the tungsten technology that is relatively inefficient in power conservation. The goal is to purchase LED bulbs and energy-efficient lighting technologies.
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Reference
Bergman, D. (2013). Sustainable Design : A Critical Guide. Princeton Architectural Press.
