Buildings 2015
What initiatives, policies and technologies can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that buildings will account for over 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 and that nearly half of these emissions can be avoided at modest cost. This contest seeks proposals on how emissions from buildings can be significantly reduced, with a focus on increasing energy efficiency.
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Proposals
Alternative to Wood type insulated framing methods, less material and labour and overall costs, for a Quality, Super Insulated Structure
Hemp in Hempcrete is a GREAT way to lock up CO2. But there's no space to grow enough. Until now.
Energy efficient homes are unaffordable with conventional bank financing. Locally issued value indexed bonds will make them affordable.
Off-grid tiny home demo w/biodiesel from septic tank effluent, all-electric, std constr to code, 14x20ft 2-story+grnhs, H2O w/cistern, 3kw.
Update building codes to encourage/require green technology.
Want to cut carbon pollution? Start w/ buildings: give real-time feedback on energy consumption and crowdsource the hunt for energy leaks.
Algae Frame to handle Global Warming. This differs from other approaches,its simple and more efficient but requires government support.
Focus on lost ecosystems of urban development . (Climate Colab ,I need Global option for my impact , regions option is not enough)
Establishment of energy + + Buildings in a sustainable style of construction (solid wood) - 100% renewable energy supply (electric & heat)
Zero-Energy / Zero-Carbon super-strong homes offer a free-market choice to boycott fossil fuels and prepare for and end climate change.
To make the first Window Insulating Plug&Play solar panel to save energy on Air-conditioning, while making clean energy. Anyone can install.
One open source interface that understands your preferred living environment controlling a myriad of smart devices meeting your energy goals
Construct a series of full size, 3D Printed Hempcrete Pyramidal homes. Show the FULL capability of hemp, 3D Printing, and alt. energy tech.