BLDG4009--Residential Building Project Research Report

You are to carry out independent research and report on ONE of the following topics:

Rainwater harvesting systems for multi-story apartment buildings

Energy-efficient window assemblies for residential flats

Photovoltaic panels on roofs to reduce draw down on the electricity grid

Waste and composting systems for medium-density residential buildings

Sound attenuating systems for buildings adjacent to main roads

For your chosen topic, research at least three product or system options available in the Australian or worldwide marketplaces. List the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Include a discussion of the likely cost of each product including installation.

The intention is that you produce a practical assessment of potential technological improvements to the environmental performance of larger-scale residential construction. The report must be divided into subsections and must be provided with a contents page at the beginning as well as page numbers.

Referencing should conform with the Harvard system. As well as searching the internet you are advised to consult the electronic journals available in the library for high-quality reference sources.