Building efficiency 2013
How can greenhouse gas emissions from buildings be reduced?
The IPCC 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 reduced, with a focus on increasing energy efficiency. See more...
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Proposals
Use of as many energy efficient products as possible in new or remodeled homes and businesses.
A green roof that can couple of decouple its thermal mass to cool the building in the summer and keep it warm in the winter.
Smart passive systems reduce GHG emissions from heating and cooling by comparing exterior and interior conditions in real time.
Roof shingles are made from asphalt. If roofs had solar cell shingles, you save 2X: less oil used for shingles + solar power for home.
Store and Transport Heat in containers from Producers to customers needing heat, instead of flushing it into rivers & sea.
Microbots insulate walls and floors. Microbots are deployed inside the wall cavity, navigate, then spray vapor barrier(s) & foam insulation.