Not exact matches
Looking at the technologies over a span
of 50 years, including manufacture, installation,
use, and disposal /
recycling, they found that the extra energy and emissions embodied in
cool pavement
materials usually exceed the expected energy and emissions savings from reduced space conditioning (
cooling and heating) in buildings.
Other sustainable design strategies include
recycled content, natural ventilation and passive
cooling, low - water landscaping, high - efficiency plumbing, sustainably harvested wood, and
use of regional
materials.
Using the natural element
of air as the design focus to convey feelings
of pure, lightweight, breathable and refreshing, Ray's interior is comprised
of eco-friendly
recycled materials in
cool white tones to offer the passengers a sense
of purity while also reflecting the heat
of the sun, keeping the temperature down and reducing the
use of air conditioner energy.
Of course renewable energy is just one part of the puzzle, so it is good to see that the facility also features a cool roof, a chilled water storage system to improve chiller efficiency, LED lighting, and a high use of reclaimed and recycled materials in constructio
Of course renewable energy is just one part
of the puzzle, so it is good to see that the facility also features a cool roof, a chilled water storage system to improve chiller efficiency, LED lighting, and a high use of reclaimed and recycled materials in constructio
of the puzzle, so it is good to see that the facility also features a
cool roof, a chilled water storage system to improve chiller efficiency, LED lighting, and a high
use of reclaimed and recycled materials in constructio
of reclaimed and
recycled materials in construction.
«Industry
uses more
recycled and energy - efficient
materials, buildings are constructed or upgraded to need minimal energy for heating and
cooling, and there is a shift to more efficient forms
of transport.
The home also draws inspiration from Star Wars gadgetry and features a degree
of sustainable design, including passive
cooling to reduce the
use of air - conditioning and
recycled building
materials.