FYS 1038 - Identities, Dwellings and off the Grid Living

Hours: 3
Exploring a new approach to residential dwelling design aligned with personal identity and energy efficiency. By meeting the certification standards of the Passive House Institute, United States (90% efficiency), it is possible to construct a building that requires no furnace or a/c units. Examining the role of “Identity” as a marketing objective in our society and reviewing the applications where it is most prevalent. Investigating a design of a residential dwelling aligned with our personal identities. The design will also explore sustainable building materials and techniques. Intended for anyone who is interested in contemporary home design. One need not be overly concerned with technical abilities. Rather, we will focus primarily on creative ways to incorporate unique and energy efficient design into a home as well as reducing material and energy cost significantly making unique home ownership accessible to more individuals.

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FYS 1038 - Identities, Dwellings and off the Grid Living