Materials (research)

http://sustainablog.org/2011/09/building-with-tires/

Paper Insulation

A typical house loses 10% of its heat through the windows.


In the UK solar energy is gained through southerly facing windows. Peak absorption for windows facing directly to the south will be during the summer months; Likewise East and West facing windows will experience maximum heat gain in the mornings and afternoons respectively during the summer.

Making cement results in high levels of CO₂ output.

• Cement production is the third ranking producer of anthropogenic (man-made) CO₂ in the world after transport and energy generation.

http://www.ukgbc.org/resources/additional/key-statistics-construction-industry-and-carbon-emissions

Up to 28,000 species are expected to become extinct by the next quarter of the century due to deforestation.

appearance. The main pro point of using solar PV tiles as opposed to panels is their appearance. By using tiles, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy without what some may consider the unsightly appearance of large solar panels fixed to the rooftop. 

Two-in-one application. Whilst solar panels are fixed on top of the roof, solely providing solar energy, solar tiles provide renewable energy whilst also acting as the main roof covering. This is especially beneficial where the solar PV tiles are used across the entire roof, improving the aesthetic of the roof as a whole.


these are the images that i will use in my diagram:



Resources:
Eco Friendly Construction Methods and Materials. (2016). [online] Sustainablebuild.co.uk. Available at: http://www.sustainablebuild.co.uk/ecofriendlyconstructionmethodsmaterials.html [Accessed 6 Mar. 2016].

Solutions, S. (2016). Eco Materials | Products | Sustainable Building Solutions. [online] Sustainablebuildingsolutions.co.uk. Available at: http://www.sustainablebuildingsolutions.co.uk/products/eco-materials [Accessed 6 Mar. 2016].

Build It Back Green: Interactive Green Building Guide - Building Materials. (2016). [online] Builditbackgreen.org. Available at: http://www.builditbackgreen.org/bushfires/interactive-green-building-guide/building-materials.aspx [Accessed 6 Mar. 2016].

Sustainable building: green or eco building - construction to high environmental standards. (2016). [online] Towards-sustainability.co.uk. Available at: http://www.towards-sustainability.co.uk/issues/built/index.php [Accessed 6 Mar. 2016].