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Shang-Yuan Chen1, Chen-Yeon Chu, Ming-Jen Cheng
1Department of Architecture, Feng Chia University, Seatwen, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC. shangyuanc@gmail.com
Abstract:
In the wake of the greenhouse effect and global energy crisis, finding sources of clean, alternative energy and developing everyday life applications have become urgent tasks. This study proposes the development of an "autonomous house" emphasizing the use of modern green energy technology to reduce environmental load, achieve energy autonomy and use energy intelligently in order to create a sustainable, comfortable living environment. The houses' two attributes are: (1) a self-sufficient energy cycle and (2) autonomous energy control to maintain environmental comfort. The autonomous house thus combines energy-conserving, carbon emission-reducing passive design with active elements needed to maintain a comfortable environment.
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