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EdmondLascaris: /* Lesson 1 - Introduction */

2023-02-16T04:41:17Z

Lesson 1 - Introduction

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	Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:		Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:
	* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House		* A low-cost computer called a Raspberry Pi built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House
	* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage. Capturing water is important to help with watering vegetation and trees and to mitigation the effects of flooding and drought		* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage. Capturing water is important to help with watering vegetation and trees and to mitigation the effects of flooding and drought
	* Solar PV system with battery storage		* Solar PV system with battery storage

EdmondLascaris: /* Lesson 1 - Introduction */

2023-02-16T04:38:18Z

Lesson 1 - Introduction

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	Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:		Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:
	* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House		* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House
	* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage. Capturing water is important to help with watering vegetation and trees and to ~~help with~~ flooding and ~~droughts~~		* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage. Capturing water is important to help with watering vegetation and trees and to mitigation the effects of flooding and drought
	* Solar PV system with battery storage		* Solar PV system with battery storage
	* Insulation that goes into the tiny house and special fabrics to make the structure airtight		* Insulation that goes into the tiny house and special fabrics to make the structure airtight

EdmondLascaris: /* Lesson 1 - Introduction */

2023-02-16T04:16:25Z

Lesson 1 - Introduction

EdmondLascaris: /* Lesson 1 - Introduction */

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Lesson 1 - Introduction

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	Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:		Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:
	* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste		* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House
	* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage		* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage
	* Solar PV system with battery		* Solar PV system with battery

EdmondLascaris: /* Building your Raspberry Pi computer */

2023-02-04T01:47:49Z

Building your Raspberry Pi computer

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	In this lesson we will show you how to assemble your Raspberry Pi computer and how to install the Operating System and complete some basic configuration.		In this lesson we will show you how to assemble your Raspberry Pi computer and how to install the Operating System and complete some basic configuration.

	== ~~Building~~ your Raspberry Pi computer ==		== Things you need for your Raspberry Pi computer ==
	Before we start building our		Before we start building our Raspberry Pi computer we need to make sure we have everything we need. If you are buying a Raspberry Pi computer for the first time it may be a good idea to buy a complete kit. The two most common Raspberry Pi computers that are used in schools are the '''Raspberry Pi 4''' and the '''Raspberry Pi 3B+'''


			=== Raspberry Pi 4 ===


			=== Raspberry Pi 3 B+ ===

	== Installing the Raspberry Pi Raspbian Operating System ==		== Installing the Raspberry Pi Raspbian Operating System ==

EdmondLascaris: /* Building your Raspberry Pi computer */

2023-02-04T01:44:56Z

Building your Raspberry Pi computer

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	== Building your Raspberry Pi computer ==		== Building your Raspberry Pi computer ==
			Before we start building our

	== Installing the Raspberry Pi Raspbian Operating System ==		== Installing the Raspberry Pi Raspbian Operating System ==

EdmondLascaris: /* Wind Turbine Renewable Energy */

2023-02-04T01:40:43Z

Wind Turbine Renewable Energy

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	The wind turbines contain special rare-earth magnets that help make the electrical generators inside them more efficient. These rare-earth magnets are made from special minerals that are mined from only a small number of locations on Earth. However, they are essential to the production of wind energy.		The wind turbines contain special rare-earth magnets that help make the electrical generators inside them more efficient. These rare-earth magnets are made from special minerals that are mined from only a small number of locations on Earth. However, they are essential to the production of wind energy.

	Wind Turbines that are on land are estimate to produce 11 g CO2e/kWh. A typical house in Australia uses about 13 kWh per day, so this would result in about (11 g x 13 kWh) 143 g CO2e/day or 52 kg CO2e/year. These calculations only look at energy production from the wind generator. More CO2e will be emitted because the electrical grid is made up a mix of other energy sources. A more realistic figure we can use is 50 g COe2/kWh which will give 237 kg CO2e/year.		Wind Turbines that are on land are estimate to produce 11 g CO2e/kWh. A typical house in Australia uses about 13 kWh per day, so this would result in about (11 g x 13 kWh) 143 g CO2e/day or 52 kg CO2e/year. These calculations only look at energy production from the wind generator. More CO2e will be emitted because the electrical grid is made up a mix of other energy sources. A more realistic figure we can use is 50 g COe2/kWh which will give 237 kg CO2e/year. This assumes a mix of renewable energy sources, energy storage and transmission and maintenance operations are all included in the estimation of CO2e emissions.

	= Lesson 6 - Build a Tiny House that is well Insulated and Air Tight =		= Lesson 6 - Build a Tiny House that is well Insulated and Air Tight =

EdmondLascaris: /* Wind Turbine Renewable Energy */

2023-02-04T01:39:05Z

Wind Turbine Renewable Energy

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	One of their benefits is that they produce lots of energy in their lifetime relative to how much energy was required to build them. We say that their Energy Return on Investment (EROI) is about 30:1 (30 to 1). This is very good. A high EROI ensures that there is lots of additional energy available to help power schools, hospitals and even provide for entertainment and arts.		One of their benefits is that they produce lots of energy in their lifetime relative to how much energy was required to build them. We say that their Energy Return on Investment (EROI) is about 30:1 (30 to 1). This is very good. A high EROI ensures that there is lots of additional energy available to help power schools, hospitals and even provide for entertainment and arts.

	You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging ~~their mechanics~~.		You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging the blades or gear box.

	Wind turbines don't last forever. They need regular maintenance and have a expected service life of 15 years. After that they need to be rebuilt. Windy locations and cities are often separated by great distances, so new electricity pylons need to be built to carry electricity from the wind turbine to the city. The cables are made from aluminium and steel.		Wind turbines don't last forever. They need regular maintenance and have a expected service life of 15 years. After that they need to be rebuilt. Windy locations and cities are often separated by great distances, so new electricity pylons need to be built to carry electricity from the wind turbine to the city. The cables are made from aluminium and steel.

EdmondLascaris: /* Wind Turbine Renewable Energy */

2023-02-04T01:38:28Z

Wind Turbine Renewable Energy

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	You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging their mechanics.		You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging their mechanics.

	Wind turbines don't last forever. They need regular maintenance and have a expected service life of 15 years. After that they need to be rebuilt. Windy locations and cities are often separated by great distances, so new electricity pylons need to be built to carry electricity from the wind turbine to the city. The cables are made from ~~Aluminium~~ and steel ~~which needs to be mined~~.		Wind turbines don't last forever. They need regular maintenance and have a expected service life of 15 years. After that they need to be rebuilt. Windy locations and cities are often separated by great distances, so new electricity pylons need to be built to carry electricity from the wind turbine to the city. The cables are made from aluminium and steel.

	The wind turbines contain special rare-earth magnets that help make the electrical generators inside them more efficient. These rare-earth magnets are made from special minerals that are mined from only a small number of locations on Earth. However, they are essential to the production of wind energy.		The wind turbines contain special rare-earth magnets that help make the electrical generators inside them more efficient. These rare-earth magnets are made from special minerals that are mined from only a small number of locations on Earth. However, they are essential to the production of wind energy.

EdmondLascaris: /* Wind Turbine Renewable Energy */

2023-02-04T01:38:05Z

Wind Turbine Renewable Energy

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	Wind energy is a large fan that is connected to a generator. When the blades of the fan turn they can generate enough electricity to power many hundreds of homes. Typical wind generators have fewer harmful effects on the environment.		Wind energy is a large fan that is connected to a generator. When the blades of the fan turn they can generate enough electricity to power many hundreds of homes. Typical wind generators have fewer harmful effects on the environment.

	One of their benefits is that they produce lots of energy in their lifetime relative to how much energy was required to build them. We say that their Energy Return on Investment (EROI) is about 30 to 1. This is very good. A high EROI ensures that there is lots of additional energy available to help power schools, hospitals and even provide for entertainment and arts.		One of their benefits is that they produce lots of energy in their lifetime relative to how much energy was required to build them. We say that their Energy Return on Investment (EROI) is about 30:1 (30 to 1). This is very good. A high EROI ensures that there is lots of additional energy available to help power schools, hospitals and even provide for entertainment and arts.

	You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging their mechanics.		You've probably guessed that there are also some problems with wind turbines. One obvious one is that when the wind doesn't blow the wind turbines don't produce any power. Equally, if the weather is very wild such as during a storm, the wind turbines need to be parked to prevent damaging their mechanics.

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	Our goal is to build most of the components of a Tiny House and to show you how each element makes your Tiny House more Sustainable.		Our goal is to build most of the components of a Tiny House and to show you how each element makes your Tiny House more Sustainable.

	We will show you why a Tiny house is much more sustainable than a larger house. Rather than just talking about all these concepts we though it would be better to get hands dirty and actually build an example of a Tiny house. ~~Perhaps~~ a Tiny house 3 metres by 3 metres in floor space.		We will show you why a Tiny house is much more sustainable than a larger house. Rather than just talking about all these concepts we though it would be better to get hands dirty and actually build an example of a Tiny house. This course will show you how to build a Tiny house 2 metres by 2 metres in floor space. You can always build bigger later.

	Everything in this course has been carefully designed to be buildable and practical. Yes - at the end of this course you will probably have all the knowledge and skills to build your own Tiny house with all the comforts of a modern house.		Everything in this course has been carefully designed to be buildable and practical. Yes - at the end of this course you will probably have all the knowledge and skills to build your own Tiny house with all the comforts of a modern house.
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	Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:		Some of the key components in the Tiny house will be a:
	* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House		* A low-cost computer built using electronic waste - this computer will help us monitor the performance of our Tiny House
	* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage		* Build a Smart rainwater tank and monitor our water usage. Capturing water is important to help with watering vegetation and trees and to help with flooding and droughts
	* Solar PV system with battery		* Solar PV system with battery storage
	* Insulation that goes into the tiny house and ~~sealing up the house~~ to make it airtight		* Insulation that goes into the tiny house and special fabrics to make the structure airtight
	* ~~The~~ planting of a shade ~~tree and~~ vines and ~~monitoring soil moisture~~		* Instructions on the selection and planting of shade trees, vines and native plants
	* An air heat exchanger for the tiny house so you can get fresh air but not waste energy to the ~~outer~~ environment		* A ventilation system with air heat exchanger for the tiny house so you can get fresh air but not waste energy to the outside environment
	* A solar hot water system for showers		* A solar hot water system for showers
	* A composting toilet so that we can collect and reuse nutrients in the garden		* A composting toilet so that we can collect and reuse nutrients in the garden
	* Showcasing low energy appliances such as an e-bike as a form of sustainable transport and a portable refrigerator.		* Showcasing low energy appliances such as an e-bike as a form of sustainable transport and a portable refrigerator.
	* Information sharing platforms (without advertisements and tracking cookies)		* Information sharing platforms such as a mediawiki so you can capture your ideas and observations (without advertisements and tracking cookies)

	All these components are easy to build and hopefully your school or local businesses will help you to buy or donate the things you need for your projects.		All these components are easy to build and hopefully your school or local businesses will help you to buy or donate the things you need for your projects.