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My Cornerstone PieceBy Ahmed MunsheyContentsFront PageOther InformationContentsObjectiveHouse DesignBasic Human NeedsLowering Ecological FootprintsMaterials UsedConclusionOther InformationAll my surveys I used to get basic information about the average house. How many television, computers, storeys, people etc. people had. It is important to know that the house outside is actually brick. It looks like it is wood but it is meant to be bricks.ObjectiveMy objective is to create a house for the average family that will:Meet all their human needsDecrease their carbon footprint increasinglyI also want to:Have a visual diagram of what the house will look like inside and out.Show some of the materials that will be used to construct the house.Elaborate on what I have put in the house and why.House Design (Outside)

Top ViewSide View (Right)Front ViewSide View (Left)

The Garage

House Design (Inside) 1st Floor

Study RoomLaundryLounge RoomDining roomHallStairsKitchenBathroomHouse Design (Inside) 2nd Floor

Master BedroomHallBedroomBedroomBathroomBasic Human Needs/WantsThe following basic human needs have been accounted for in this household:Internet/ComputersTelevisionsHeatersSwimming Pool for cooling down in SummerBedsOther Electronics (such as DVD player)Kitchen Appliances (such as a microwave)Bathrooms with operational showers

Basic Human Needs (continued)Running waterBedroom for each personA kitchenEnough space for each person

Basic Human Needs/Wants Internet/Computers

How many? Two. One in Study and one in Lounge room.What type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy.Basic Human Needs Televisions/WantsHow many? Two. One in Master Bedroom and one in Lounge room.What type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy.

Basic Human Needs/Wants Electric HeatersHow many? Two. One in the downstairs hallway and one in the upstairs hallway.What type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy.

Basic Human Needs/Wants Swimming PoolHow many? One outdoors.What type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Solar, a series of pipes are made on the roof that the water flows through and the sun heats the pipes heating the water.

Basic Human Needs/Wants BedsHow many? Three. One in each bedroom. Queen-size bed in master bedroom.What type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity to heat, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy.

Basic Human Needs/Wants Other ElectronicsWhat type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity to heat, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy

Basic Human Needs/Wants Kitchen AppliancesWhat type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity to heat, solar panels create the energy.

Basic Human Needs/Wants BathroomsHow many? Two. One upstairsWhat type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Filtered water tank water used for showers. Gas heating for water.

Basic Human Needs/Wants Running WaterWhat type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Water is not from water tank or filtered. Gas heating for water.

Basic Human Needs/Wants KitchenHow many? OneWhat type of energy do they use and how do they get it? Electricity to heat, solar panels and wind turbines create the energy. Gas to create fire over stove from government. Water not from water tank or filtered.

Lower Ecological FootprintsThe following ways of saving or creating energy have been used.Solar Panels (Solar energy)Water TanksSmall Wind Turbines (Wind energy)InsulationEnergy Efficient Light bulbsSolar Pool Heating Pipe System

Lower Ecological Footprints - Solar PanelsHow many? 20+What does it do? Creates solar energy used for electricity.

Lower Ecological Footprints Water TanksHow many? 1What does it do? Collects rain water that is used for gardening and other activities that require water.

Lower Ecological Footprints Small Wind TurbinesHow many? 4What does it do? Creates wind energy used for electricity.

Lower Ecological Footprints InsulationWhat does it do? Keeps the house warm and somewhat eliminates need for heating.

Lower Ecological Footprints Energy Efficient Light BulbsHow many? 15What does it do? Saves electricity and are more efficient ways of lighting

Lower Ecological Footprints Solar Pool Heating Pipe SystemWhat does it do? Heats pool with solar energy and save electricity.

Materials UsedThe following materials were used to build this house:BrickWood/PlanksCarpetTilesWooden Floorboards

Materials Used - BrickWhere? The garage and most of the outer house has brick layering.Why? Brick is strong and provides stern support for the outer house.

Materials Used WoodWhere? The walls are made of wood and have been painted.Why? Wood is used because of its strength, appearance and ability to allow heat to pass through the wall while the insulation keeps the heat in.

Materials Used - CarpetWhere? The upstairs and study room (except bathroom) is completely carpeted.Why? The reason for the carpeting is because it provides a comfortable floor for the upstairs and creates a home-like feeling.

Materials Used - TilesWhere? Both bathrooms are tiled and the roof has tile as well.Why? Tiles are commonly used in bathrooms and help to cool it down after a hot shower.

Materials Used Wooden FloorboardsWhere? The downstairs area (except for study and bathroom) have wooden floor boards.Why? Wooden floor boards look nice and seem to create a feeling of energy efficiency/greenery within the house.

ConclusionIn conclusion, this house is a design/idea for a greener house that BALANCES human needs with a lower carbon footprint. I believe I have successfully created a visual diagram of what the house will mostly look like inside and out, I have shown some of the materials that were used in the construction and, elaborated on what I have put in the house and why.