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Weekly Progress Report
Architectural Program and Design
-Researched benefits and drawbacks of various site locations
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-Learned ways of improving production of designs in AutoCAD
Building Envelope and Air Tightness
-Created sketches for architectural plans, placement of air exchange systems, piping for water systems, and placement of solar panels for maximum solar collection
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-Researched concept of building envelope, solar chimneys, thermal bridges, and ventilation methods
Solar Panel and Water Storage Design
-Researched ways to maximize solar energy collection methods
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-Studied concept of inverters, mono vs. polycrystalline solar panels, and the manufacturing behind solar panels
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-Familiarize with different features in AutoCAD
Internal Loads and Energy Modeling
-Researched different types of HVAC systems that can go along with our house design to make it as efficient as possible
-Ideas such as solar powered and ground thermal air conditioners
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