living light, author at planet forward - 克罗地亚vs加拿大让球 //www.getitdoneaz.com/author/livinglightsd/ inspiring stories to 2022年卡塔尔世界杯官网 mon, 12 sep 2011 13:33:18 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 living light: sustainable solar mass appeal //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/living-light-sustainable-solar-mass-appeal/ mon, 12 sep 2011 13:33:18 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/living-light-sustainable-solar-mass-appeal/ living light is designed to attract emerging young professionals with an average income of $100,000 working in the vibrant design, science, and technology industries of nashville, tennessee. for this clientele, technical systems are not hidden but embraced as aesthetic features in a contemporary design. a house that balances technology and modern design features with regional history and landscape will be of value to these residents.

 


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living light – walkthrough //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/living-light-walkthrough/ tue, 06 sep 2011 11:01:07 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/living-light-walkthrough/ take a tour of the living light house, the university of tennessee’s submission for the solar decathlon 2011. the home, inspired by a long history of efficient design strategies in our area, combines performance and aesthetics to create a livable, highly efficient home.


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cutting edge technology of living light: ventilated facade and passively tracking solar array //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/cutting-edge-technology-of-living-light-ventilated-facade-and-passively-tracking-solar-array/ wed, 31 aug 2011 08:44:47 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/cutting-edge-technology-of-living-light-ventilated-facade-and-passively-tracking-solar-array/ the university of tennessee’s living light house is engineered with an innovative design that maximizes visibility and natural light without sacrificing efficiency. energy savings are realized by the owners as they interface with the living light house through the use of an touchpad interface.

the home generates its power from a 10.9 kw solar array composed of cylindrically shaped pv modules. they act as a passive tracking system capturing sunlight from all directions, including light reflected up from the white roof. this results in more power generation throughout the day than fixed flat plate collectors. they are lightweight, offer reduced installation costs, and have proven reliable. the panels also hang over the south façade to provide shading in the summer.

for complete shading control, the touchpad interface operates the blinds within the facade to reduce, or enhance, solar heat gains, reducing the annual cooling energy by nearly 50%.

the double glass façade solves the design challenge of maximizing transparency, views, and natural lighting without compromising the thermal envelope. it consists of an inner, insulating, double pane window separated by multiple mylar films. a second glass pane is spaced 15 inches from the interior window creating a ventilated air cavity. this design improves thermal comfort, reduces drafts and infiltration, and reduces noise compared to the average window. the ventilation system uses the façade’s air cavity to enhance the thermal performance of the house. in the summer, fresh air is brought into the home on a prescribed cycle through the north window cavity. this air exchanges heat in an energy recovery ventilator and exhausts stale air through the southern windows, cooling the cavity, and reducing thermal heat gains. the system is reversed in the winter preheating air from the south façade and exhausting stale air out through the north façade, warming the cavity to buffer heat losses. after modeling this system, we concluded that the ventilated facade should effectively accomplish all of our heating and cooling needs for the year without using any energy produced by our solar array. this means the power generated by the living light house will only service our lighting and appliances, which it truly exciting.

overall, by using reliable, proven, commercially available technologies the living light house is predicted to use about 6,700 kwh/yr which is less than half the energy consumed by a standard home of similar size in the tennessee climate.

the living light home is a truly innovative feat that combines modern technology and sleek aesthetics to set an example for energy conscious living in tennessee and beyond.


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active and passive systems ignite team tennessee’s living light //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/active-and-passive-systems-ignite-team-tennessees-living-light/ tue, 16 aug 2011 13:52:10 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/active-and-passive-systems-ignite-team-tennessees-living-light/ the university of tennessee’s living light house incorporates the knowledge of tennessee’s past and present to create an environmentally responsive, comfortable home to meet the needs of today. the dual extremes of our climate led the original inhabitants of tennessee to create distinct winter and summer houses tailored to the demands of heating and cooling. other building types, such as the dog-trot house and cantilever barn, also prompted interesting responses to the region’s unique design constraints through local materials and passive design strategies. these initial design practices continue to be relevant today, when combined with new and innovative technologies and have been a primary source of inspiration for the living light concept.

through our analysis we have developed a four-part hierarchy for integrating passive and active systems:
1. basic building design (siting, orientation, massing, and space planning)
2. passive design (daylighting, natural ventilation, cooling, and heat gain)
3. high performance building (efficient hvac, active envelope, building sensoring)
4. green power (decentralized and grid-tied systems of solar, wind, etc.)

our intent is to define the appropriate level of design–to begin with simple strategies and add complexity as necessary.

like the cantilever barn, the floor plan is organized around two wooden cores that are pushed to the extents of the space. the utility core houses the engineered systems and most kitchen appliances. an island provides additional kitchen preparation space and dining for two. the opposite core contains the more private elements of the bed and bath. the bed tucks neatly behind the cabinetry, allowing the occupant to fully utilize the space for the entertainment system and storage. the dark toned materials of the core frame the light wood tones of the interior and exterior living spaces. the use of modular furniture in the open space allows the home to transform to various needs, while opening it up to exterior views and maximizing day lighting capabilities. the living light house uses glass for transparency, day lighting, and views to the surrounding environment.


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tennessee’s mr. photon explains solar energy //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/tennessees-mr-photon-explains-solar-energy/ mon, 15 aug 2011 16:00:25 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/tennessees-mr-photon-explains-solar-energy/ with education at the forefront of the living light endeavor, a solar decathlon 2011 project from university of tennessee, we want to provide ways to reach people of all ages and educate them about our home and sustainability. enter mr. photon.
mr. photon is the mascot of the living light house whose mission is to educate elementary school children on sustainable practices through stop-motion animated videos. though it is directed at the youngest of our population, it is cute and fun for people of all ages. a team of graphic designers at the university of tennessee has been working to create these educational videos describing different aspects of the living light house and how it functions through the character mr. photon. the debut video, titled “mr. photon explains solar energy,” teaches us about solar power and how we are able to use the sun to capture energy to power our homes.


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