| Working toward ARC'08 Goals |
 |
 |
 |
|
A goal of ARC'08 is to heat and cool itself without fossil fuels.
 The 12 inch SIP wall has an R-value of 50
The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry.
The bigger the number, the better the building insulation's effectiveness.
 The trusses are designed to help reduce the thermal bridge.
A thermal bridge is created when materials that are poor insulators come in contact, allowing heat to flow through the path created.
In the ceiling, cellulose insulation will be blown for an R-value of 100. The ceiling portion in the picture, will have insulation sprayed in to keep the high R-value. There are no planned ceiling penetrations. The ARC will have 2 sets of windows throughout the structure. Another goal of the ARC is to help feed the occupants. Working toward this goal, there is a greenhouse along the front of the house and garage. The greenhouse will also assist in the water reprocessing, touching on the third goal of the ARC, to process it's own water and waste.
In the middle of the house, between the sections of greenhouse is the start of the dining room. ARC'08 has the potential of being functional and asthetically appealing!
|
