The Autonomous House: A Bio-Hydrogen Based Energy Self-Sufficient Approach

Shang-Yuan Chen, Chen-Yeon Chu, Ming-jen Cheng and Chiu-Yue Lin
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Shang-Yuan Chen: Department of Architecture, Feng Chia University, No. 100 Wenhwa Rd., Seatwen, Taichung, Taiwan 40724, R.O.C.
Chen-Yeon Chu: Research Center for Energy & Resources, Feng Chia University, Taiwan, Province of China
Ming-jen Cheng: Department of Architecture, Feng Chia University, Taiwan, Province of China
Chiu-Yue Lin: Department of Environmental Engineering & Science, Feng Chia University, Taiwan, Province of China

IJERPH, 2009, vol. 6, issue 4, 1-15

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.

Keywords: Hydrogen production by dark fermentation; proton exchange membrane fuel cells; passive design; active equipment; green energy technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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