Robbins Park DesignBy: Abby Toll, Gio Bradley, and Jakob Seeber

Straw Bale Insulation

Insulates the whole houseHigh insulation value Cheap Easy and nothing to maintainReplaces normal insulation

Geothermal Heating Pump

Will heat and cool the houseHeat from the earth’s crust, taken out

through pipes Replaces a gas or electric heaterEasy to maintain

Green Living Roof

Flat Green roof, conventional roofing Is vegetation planted over a waterproofing

membraneProvides insulation and creates habitats for

wildlife.Reduces Cooling by 50-90%, and also reduces

storm water runoffVery little maintenance

Tankless Water Heater

Will provide building with all hot waterReplaces gas or electric water heater It is energy saving

Saves $70-$80 per yearCreates a continuous flow of hot water

Runs trough a heat exchanges

2-3 Pane Windows

Windows with 2-3 panes of glassReplaces normal one pane glass windowsGood for keeping heat and cool air inNothing to Maintain

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

How it works They separate hydrogen from anything that has

hydrogen in it. Separates with electricity Hydrogen electrons go around the membrane

and it creates electricity

Advantages and Disadvantages

Disadvantage Gives off water, is really expensive, wears out

fastAdvantages

Can use anything thing that has Hydrogen in itFor the future because they need to find a

way to create electricity without it creating pollution and it being less expensive

Outside Design

Facing the south Windows around the building 360 degreesTop of the building has a window in the center

with green living roofThe building will be white to keep out heat

Inside Design

Balcony around top for teaching and work spaces

Tables around bottom for lab spaceAround the bottom walls are storage spaces

and sinks

Waste disposal

The old wood will be used for trails in Robbins park