In the following project, I have incorporated some ideas which I thought were innovative to residential construction. Firstly, my design features piezoelectric disks (which when compressed and then released) generate small amounts of electricity. These disks would be placed in the stairs and other compressible locations to generate the most electricity out of the structure. Additionally, the lighting inside the 1150 square foot house would incorporate LED technology to reduce the rate of consumption of electricity and allow for fewer bulbs to be used over the life of the fixture. To further increase the electrical generation in the building, a gravity-fed water turbine would be located at ground level and have water flow from a tank on the roof to the turbine. After generating electricity, the water would return to the main system where it would be filtered and consumed in the house. Furthermore, the house would feature thick exterior walls to increase the insulation capabilities of the structure, while containing many windows to allow natural light to flow in (and reduce the amount of lights that would need to be turned on). To further increase the house's sustainability, recycled materials can be used in areas such as light fixtures and flooring. Thus, with all of the ideas I have put into my design, I have aimed to reduce the environmental footprint of my structure when compared to traditional buildings.
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