Solar-Heater Radiant Floor Upgrade at The Domes

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Project description:

This project upgrades the solar-heated radiant floor system in the yurt at The Domes. In keeping with the Domes’ ideals of sustainability, the residents chose to heat the yurt with a solar-heated radiant floor system that was more energy efficient than a typical electrical resistance space heater.

Location:
The Domes at UC Davis
Grant funding amount:
$1001-5000
Grant cycle:
Fall 2017
Project status:
Complete
Project leaders:
  • Jake Parkhurst (Mechanical Engineering)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
UN Sustainable Development Goals associated with project:
7-Affordable and clean energy
9-Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11-Sustainable cities and communities
12-Responsible consumption and production