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

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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)

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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  • Shang-Yuan Chen & Chen-Yeon Chu & Ming-jen Cheng & Chiu-Yue Lin, 2009. "The Autonomous House: A Bio-Hydrogen Based Energy Self-Sufficient Approach," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-15, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:6:y:2009:i:4:p:1515-1529:d:4680
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    1. Lingyun Mi & Yuhuan Sun & Lijie Qiao & Tianwen Jia & Yang Yang & Tao Lv, 2021. "Analysis of the Cause of Household Carbon Lock-In for Chinese Urban Households," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-16, February.
    2. Miklas Scholz, 2009. "Sustainability: Environmental Studies and Public Health," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 6(10), pages 1-3, October.

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