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From Drexel Smart House
There are five categories of Drexel Smart House projects: Environment, Energy, Interaction, Health, and Lifestyle. These categories define and maintain the goals of the project.
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Energy
Original Version
Energy is an increasingly important issue. Many traditionally used resources are becoming increasingly finite. Smart House will investigate alternative energy sources, such as solar and geothermal and will utilize low energy devices and energy recovery systems. The ultimate goal is to generate all energy on site.
Smart House Phase I Invite Brochure Version
Smart House will implement various renewable energy generation systems and utilize low power devices and energy recovery systems within the home to minimize it's carbon footprint.
One Sentence Version
The resources that are consumed in the construction and day to day operation of the house.
Research Topics Include
Solar energy generation and storage, composite solar daylighting, LED lighting, geothermal heating & cooling
Environment
Original Version
Smart House plans to reduce the environmental footprint of the residents through intelligent planning, use of novel materials, and alternative energy. We intend to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly products to produce a livable house with no negative environmental impact.
Smart House Phase I Invite Brochure Version
Smart House intends to go above and beyond the requirements outlined for Platinum LEED Certification by maximizing the amount of reclaimed and compostable materials within the home, using novel materials for lower carbon footprint, and by generating renewable energy.
One Sentence Version
The impact the house has on both its immediate surroundings and the world as a whole.
Research Topics Include
Earth Concretes, IR scattering architectural coatings, and water reclamation
Interaction
Original Version
Technology should be easy to use and benefit daily activities. Smart House will address the way in which people interact with technology by improving existing, and creating new, methods of interacting with computers and other technologies. Additionally, technologies will be networked to create an intelligent and aware living environment.
Smart House Phase I Invite Brochure Version
Smart House will be addressing the way in which people interact with technology by improving existing and creating new methods of interacting with computers and other technologies. Additionally, technologies will be networked to create an intelligent and aware living environment.
One Sentence Version
How the house's inhabitants communicate with house systems and how the systems connect with each other.
Research Topics Include
Multitouch interactions, occupancy sensors, remote & wireless control
Health
Original Version
The importance of a healthy home is usually overlooked, yet this should be an integral part of any home design. Indoor air quality and the ability to remotely (and non-invasively) monitor one’s health are examples of projects that will be incorporated into the Smart House.
Smart House Phase I Invite Brochure Version
Smart House will use non-invasive monitoring technologies and health conscious design to ensure the well-being of it’s occupants.
One Sentence Version
The effect of the house on the physical and psychological wellness of the inhabitants.
Research Topics Include
Diet & exercise monitoring, biosensors, and biomass air filtration
Lifestyle
Original Version
In today’s world, it is more important than ever to increase the efficiency of day-to-day living. Smart House will provide more efficient living and work spaces through functional design, automation, and improved computer access. Smart House will also improve the quality of leisure time spent in the home.
Smart House Phase I Invite Brochure Version
Smart House will provide more efficient living and work spaces through functional design.
One Sentence Version
How the house enriches time spent and improves efficiency of everyday task.
Research Topics include
Media distribution, modular living environment, intelligent kitchens, and automated living spaces
