Group J – Low Carbon School Presentation

8/6/2019 Group J Low Carbon School Presentation

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Group JGroup J Low Carbon SchoolLow Carbon School


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Low Carbon SchoolLow Carbon School

School MainEntrance

Assembly Hall

Dining Area

Classrooms

Drama Theatre

Sports Hall

Secondary

Entrance

Corridors


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School 3D Different ViewsSchool 3D Different Views

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Low Carbon Design PrinciplesLow Carbon Design Principles

LightingLighting

Building Material for Sustainable ConstructionBuilding Material for Sustainable Construction

Carpet use inside of the buildingCarpet use inside of the building

Ground source heat pumpGround source heat pump

Solar PanelsSolar Panels

Insulated Double Glazing with low E coatingInsulated Double Glazing with low E coating


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Energy efficient construction/design principlesEnergy efficient construction/design principles

Building orientation to increase day lighting and reduceBuilding orientation to increase day lighting and reducefluorescent lightingfluorescent lighting

Incorporating natural ventilation systems rather than energyIncorporating natural ventilation systems rather than energy

consuming mechanical systems.consuming mechanical systems.

Increased insulation of the walls and ceilings reduce heat lossIncreased insulation of the walls and ceilings reduce heat lossand improve comfortand improve comfort

Internal lighting controls operating on both movement andInternal lighting controls operating on both movement and

daylight sensors to monitor energy usagedaylight sensors to monitor energy usage

Solar shading to reduces solar heat gain on summer and to allowSolar shading to reduces solar heat gain on summer and to allow

solar heat gain during winter, thus reducing heating costs.solar heat gain during winter, thus reducing heating costs.


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Renewable Energy sourcesRenewable Energy sources

Solar water heatingSolar water heatingsystemsystem

Heat water for day time use for hand washing in toilets , classHeat water for day time use for hand washing in toilets , class

rooms , canteens and also for use in swimming pools.rooms , canteens and also for use in swimming pools.

Solar water heating system will supply about 50% of aSolar water heating system will supply about 50% of a

schools annual hot water demand with a corresponding fuelschools annual hot water demand with a corresponding fuel

bill saving. Carbon saving of aboutbill saving. Carbon saving of about 6%6%

Photovoltaic PanelsPhotovoltaic Panels

They will be installed on roofs and facades to convert energy fromThey will be installed on roofs and facades to convert energy from

the sun to electricity . Easy to maintain and have high reliability.the sun to electricity . Easy to maintain and have high reliability.

If more electricity is produced can be sold to the national grid .If more electricity is produced can be sold to the national grid .

Saving on the electricity billSaving on the electricity bill


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Biomass Fuel Heating,Biomass Fuel Heating,

A biomass boiler can save 10% carbon emissions from a school,A biomass boiler can save 10% carbon emissions from a school,

and can be used to provide all the heating and hot waterand can be used to provide all the heating and hot water

requirements of the school.requirements of the school.

Ground Source Heat PumpsGround Source Heat Pumps

Uses the constant temperature of the ground (10Uses the constant temperature of the ground (10 --12C below12C below2m) to provide heating and cooling to a building through a heat2m) to provide heating and cooling to a building through a heat

exchanger and heat pump. Water circulated through a system ofexchanger and heat pump. Water circulated through a system of

pipes. Used to replace electric and gas heating hence saving onpipes. Used to replace electric and gas heating hence saving on

fuel bills. Heat pumps require low maintenance than ordinaryfuel bills. Heat pumps require low maintenance than ordinary

boilers. Save 10% of school carbon emissions.boilers. Save 10% of school carbon emissions.


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Water conservation:Water conservation:

Rainwater harvesting and recycling to flushRainwater harvesting and recycling to flush

toilets, thus reducing water consumption.toilets, thus reducing water consumption.

Use of low flush WCs and waterless urinals willUse of low flush WCs and waterless urinals willhelp to cut mains water use hence reducinghelp to cut mains water use hence reducing

water bills significantly.water bills significantly.


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Building materials:Building materials:

The use of sustainable materials that have a reduceThe use of sustainable materials that have a reduce

effect on the planet during their production e.g.effect on the planet during their production e.g.

pollution compared to similar materials.pollution compared to similar materials.

Using materials from sustainable sources and which areUsing materials from sustainable sources and which are

locally producedlocally produced

Minimal use of materials like plastic, steel andMinimal use of materials like plastic, steel and

aluminium.aluminium. Use of pollution free products for example water basedUse of pollution free products for example water based

paints etcpaints etc


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WasteWaste

Systems to reduce waste on site andSystems to reduce waste on site and

Maximise reuse or recyclingMaximise reuse or recycling

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