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| Author(s): | Karpiscak, Martin M.;
Brittain, Richard G.;
Babcock, Thomas M.;
France, Glenn W.;
Foster, Kennith E. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Karpiscak: Research Scientist; France: Research Specialist; Foster: Director, Office of Arid Lands Studies; Brittain: Research Associate, College of Architecture, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Babcock: Water Resource Specialist, City of Phoenix Water and Wastewater Department, Phoenix, Arizona; |
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| Title: | Desert House: A demonstration of residential water and energy efficiency |
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| Section: | PS3
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| Meeting Info.: | Las Vegas, NV: December 12-16, 1993 |
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| Source: | Proceedings of CONSERV 93: The New Water Agenda. 1993, p. 1429-1433. |
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| Publishing Information: | Denver, CO: American Water Works Association |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Education; Water conservation; Energy conservation; Greywater; Business profile; Computer simulation models
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| Business Name: | Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix, Arizona |
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| Abstract/Contents: | "A multi-media exhibit presenting residential water and energy efficiency has been created at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This program is part of the Garden's Center for Desert Living and consists of a single-family residence, an adjoining information center, and integral outdoor demonstrations. The concept is not to present a definitive example of residential water and energy conservation, but instead to inform the general public, builders, and contractors that many existing and developing practical technologies can achieve significant efficiencies in resource utilization with minimum adverse impact on current lifestyles. Calpas 3 computer energy stimulation was used to design and orient the structure to make the most of passive solar strategies. Energy-efficient construction techniques and materials were used to build the 1,660 ft2, 3-bedroom, medium-priced home. Water- and energy-efficient appliances, fixtures, and landscaping are used at the house and grounds. The home also harvests rainwater and graywater for storage and reuse. These systems are estimated to reduce water and energy use by more than 50 percent from the current use at similar homes in the greater Phoenix area. To assess the impacts of the various components, the house is monitored by a 486-based computer system for water and energy use at individual appliances and fixtures. This system records data from from more than 100 different components and provides real-time data to the visiting public at the information center. An interactive video program enables visitors vicariously to tour the occupied home during visitor hours, as well as showing the actual construction activities and retrofit potential of the various systems. Community-wide awareness programs are conducted by the Desert House Project partners, including the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, Salt River Project, City of Phoenix Water Services Department, Desert Botanical Garden, and University of Arizona." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 5 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Karpiscak, M. M., R. G. Brittain, T. M. Babcock, G. W. France, and K. E. Foster. 1993. Desert House: A demonstration of residential water and energy efficiency. p. 1429-1433. In Proceedings of CONSERV 93: The New Water Agenda. Las Vegas, NV: December 12-16, 1993. Denver, CO: American Water Works Association. |
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