11 and 12 - Standard Mathematics : Sustainable house design: Information resources

-Social sustainability (safety, security, universal design)
-Environmental sustainability (water efficiency, waste efficiency, energy efficiency)
-Economic sustainability (construction costs, ongoing running costs, living costs, ongoing maintenance costs, future modification costs, resale value, peace of mind)

-Passive design
-Materials
-Energy
-Water
-Housing

-Embodied energy
-What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)?
-Passive design, orientation and operational energy usage
-Alternative energy sources
-NatHERS star ratings for efficient houses
-Long term benefits

1. Candy-textured ‘Egg’ houses made of 90 percent recyclable materials
2. The Houl
3. Sustainable house
4. Sustainable homes made using Styrofoam
5. Lake House