INTERIOR Design

8.00Interpret levels of comfort and safety in home design.

RECOGNIZE WAYS TO CONTROL COMFORT THROUGH AIR QUALITY.

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Humidifiers• Used in the home to put moisture into the air

Dehumidifier• Draws moisture out of the air• Installed in the home to remove excess moisture which in turn

helps to eliminate mold growth

Air Purifier• Reduces inside air pollution• Removes dust, mold, bacteria, odors

Carbon Monoxide Detector• Detects the release of dangerous gas providing by burning

fossil fuels

CLASSIFY HOME SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES.

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Underwriters Laboratories seal• Found on electrical items means the tool meets certain safety

standards

Security systems• Sensors to detect movement, usually located at windows

and/or doors• Door viewer- you can see who is outside without physically

going to look• Biometrics- touchpad to read who you are• Timers- Inexpensive safety device which can turn electrical

items off and on at specific times

Fires• Smoke detectors- Batteries should be checked to see if they

are working every six months to a year• Fire extinguishers- contents for one in the kitchen should

contain specific chemicals in case of a grease fire

RECOGNIZE CONSERVATION COMPONENTS.

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Natural elements• Trees and shrubs- can help isolated homes with wind break• Plants- certain plants can help conserve water because they

use less water (this is called xeriscaping)• Sun- form of energy absorbed by the sun is called solar• Water- ultra low flush toilets conserve water; using sprinklers

late at night and first thing in the morning• Hills- topography (way the land lays) is the practice of a home

placed at the bottom of a hill so that it is protected from a cold North wind

• Window placement- houses placed so windows face south to allow absorption of heat is called orientation