The University of Toledo
Capacity Building in Construction Program
 

EACT Database

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Sustainable Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Community Development

Sustainable Economic Development

Sustainable Technology Preparedness

Scott Park Campus
University College                       Division of Comm. & Economic Dev.
Phone: 419.530.3016
Fax: 419.530.6228
cbic@utoledo.edu

EACT Sustainable Green House Prototype Model

     

Summary:    These buildings are designed and constructed with a focus on energy efficiency, minimizing fuel consumption and promoting environmental friendliness, while maintaining a healthy living environment and lifestyle. * Normally, they will outperform conventional buildings in many areas such as, but not limited to, fire resistance, termite control and R-value comparison. * These buildings incorporate the latest leading-edge technologies which upon application applied will maximize the building’s life cycle and sustainability.

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Features:

                       Affordable Low to Moderate                                                            

  • Low emissivity insulated windows          

  • Energy efficient storm and entry doors

  • Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints

  • Recyclable building materials

  • Moderate R-value batt insulation and vapor barriers

  • Energy efficient lighting and energy star appliances

  • Reflective ceiling tiles

  • Energy efficient roof shingles

  • Motion sensing lights

  • Low toxic carpeting

                     Affordable Moderate to High Income

  • Solar shingles and solar paneling

  • Green roofing and water run-off management systems

  • Structural Insulated paneling (SIP’s) and insulated exterior siding

  • Greywater and geothermal system

  • Radiant floor heating

  • Tankless water heaters

  • Electrical sensing devices

Page update: Friday, July 21, 2006