During this project we ran a ton of mini-projects all covering the same broad topic. How light and heat energy work. More specifically we looked at how heat and light reacted with other objects and how we could use it to our advantage. If we used these to our advantage we can make things more energy efficient, help the Earth, and save money.
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SOLAR WATER HEATER
We were tasked with building a water heater from scratch. We had to make a box and put water in it and try to heat up the water. We couldn´t use any electricity so we used the sun hens the title solar water heater. Because we had to use the sun we had to maximize its use. We did this by covering the whole box with tinfoil because it reflects light and heat well. We also used copper for the water to go through because it conducts heat very well. Our water heater leaked a little so there was not much water to test but it did work well.
We were tasked with building a water heater from scratch. We had to make a box and put water in it and try to heat up the water. We couldn´t use any electricity so we used the sun hens the title solar water heater. Because we had to use the sun we had to maximize its use. We did this by covering the whole box with tinfoil because it reflects light and heat well. We also used copper for the water to go through because it conducts heat very well. Our water heater leaked a little so there was not much water to test but it did work well.
DAY LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
Now that we have learned to use the sun to our advantage with heating, we now had to learn with lighting. We used different types of windows and colors to use the suns rays. First we made the entire house white because the color white reflects light and would brighten the house. We also used multiple types of widows and lighting techniques. We used solar tubes, light shelves, and a clerestory window. In different ways these all distributed light and mad the house brighter.
Now that we have learned to use the sun to our advantage with heating, we now had to learn with lighting. We used different types of windows and colors to use the suns rays. First we made the entire house white because the color white reflects light and would brighten the house. We also used multiple types of widows and lighting techniques. We used solar tubes, light shelves, and a clerestory window. In different ways these all distributed light and mad the house brighter.
TINY HOUSE
The biggest and final part of this project was to build a tiny house. It was a stressful process because of how many components it involved. As you can see from our slideshow and materials list. We divided our time by me searching up materials an making the materials list, jillian making diagrams and budgeting, and Nick and Adam making blueprints, and figuring out the heating and lighting of the house.
We kept to the tiny house theme with an 8x20 foot house made for a couple. Although it's small it comes with everything you need to live comfortably. However it is not really a house to spend the day in but is perfect for an outdoorsy couple. It has a loft space for sleeping, a fully functioning kitchen
The biggest and final part of this project was to build a tiny house. It was a stressful process because of how many components it involved. As you can see from our slideshow and materials list. We divided our time by me searching up materials an making the materials list, jillian making diagrams and budgeting, and Nick and Adam making blueprints, and figuring out the heating and lighting of the house.
We kept to the tiny house theme with an 8x20 foot house made for a couple. Although it's small it comes with everything you need to live comfortably. However it is not really a house to spend the day in but is perfect for an outdoorsy couple. It has a loft space for sleeping, a fully functioning kitchen
CONTENT:
Radiation: the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.
Conduction: heat or electricity running through different objects with a difference of temperature or electrical potential.
Convection: movement of hotter material rising and colder material sinking.
Insulation: keeping heat inside of something so it can't escape.
-Window: An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
-Light Shelf: A device fitted to the inside of a window, used to reflect sunlight toward the ceiling of a room and then farther into the building.
-Solar Tube: Physical structures used for transporting or distributing natural or artificial light for the purpose of illumination
-Skylight: A window installed in a roof or ceiling.
-Clerestory Window: A high section of a wall that contains windows above eye level.
Some different materials have different heat capacities. This means they can hold different amounts of heat. Brick has a high heat capacity which means it can get really hot and stay hot for a long time. And the opposite for something with a low heat capacity.
REFLECTION
During this project I was not super productive 100% of the time. Although I did a good amount of work I spent a lot of time wandering around the room and talking with classmates. I will try to improve upon this in upcoming projects. I did not show much leadership either even though I see myself as a leader and I like to direct projects. I want to start getting more involved and drive our project. The group definitely had high points like our final product. The slideshow turned out great and everyone was happy with the house. We also did a very good job with dividing up the work. Although some finished quicker than others, it was pretty even and it was nice to have extra hands with the early finishers. I would say this project was a success.
Radiation: the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.
Conduction: heat or electricity running through different objects with a difference of temperature or electrical potential.
Convection: movement of hotter material rising and colder material sinking.
Insulation: keeping heat inside of something so it can't escape.
-Window: An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
-Light Shelf: A device fitted to the inside of a window, used to reflect sunlight toward the ceiling of a room and then farther into the building.
-Solar Tube: Physical structures used for transporting or distributing natural or artificial light for the purpose of illumination
-Skylight: A window installed in a roof or ceiling.
-Clerestory Window: A high section of a wall that contains windows above eye level.
Some different materials have different heat capacities. This means they can hold different amounts of heat. Brick has a high heat capacity which means it can get really hot and stay hot for a long time. And the opposite for something with a low heat capacity.
REFLECTION
During this project I was not super productive 100% of the time. Although I did a good amount of work I spent a lot of time wandering around the room and talking with classmates. I will try to improve upon this in upcoming projects. I did not show much leadership either even though I see myself as a leader and I like to direct projects. I want to start getting more involved and drive our project. The group definitely had high points like our final product. The slideshow turned out great and everyone was happy with the house. We also did a very good job with dividing up the work. Although some finished quicker than others, it was pretty even and it was nice to have extra hands with the early finishers. I would say this project was a success.