Publications and Research
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
5-9-2024
Abstract
Our primary building material will be rice straw bale, which has a high thermal mass and is bio based. Straw bale, a natural byproduct derived from the dried stems of cereal plants, serves as a carbon sequester. When a straw bale decomposes, it releases its stored carbon; however, by utilizing it as a building material, we effectively retain carbon within the bales throughout the building's life cycle, thereby keeping it from being released into the atmosphere. By using bio-based materials with high thermal mass, we effectively reduce the energy demand for heating. Our building also has renewable energy sources and efficient building technologies to achieve a net-zero environmental impact. This is all in an effort to rejuvenate a neighborhood in Port Jervis by filling in an empty lot with a row of townhouses that blend into the local architectural typology both programmatically and aesthetically, while simultaneously advancing energy conservation through the highlighted building methods. Our main focus will be doing energy modeling using design builder to truly prove that our building can be net zero and even energy positive.
Comments
This poster, first place winner for group projects, was presented at the 40th Semi-Annual Dr. Janet Liou-Mark Honors & Undergraduate Research Poster Presentation, May 9, 2024. Mentor: Prof. Alexander Aptekar (Architectural Technology).