REAL-LIFE SKILLS PROJECTING ECO HOUSES 6 In groups prepare a presentation for the project of an eco-house. Presentation Guidelines Your final project will be a 4-6 minute verbal presentation to the entire class. Your verbal production must be supplemented by a PowerPoint presentation or a video. You will have to take the issues below into account. House Design Does your model meet design requirements? Does it fit with the local environment? Do the interior (household) systems fit together? Does the design show creativity? Eco-friendly Green Home Energy How will you get power (electricity) for your house? What measures did you take to save power? Do these measures fit in local environment? Water/Wastewater Garden How will you get water for your household? What methods of water conservation did you incorporate? Does your garden produce pesticide-free, year-round food? Do you have an effective and appropriate plan to deal with wastewater? Does it fit in with the local environment? Building Materials Did the design incorporate sustainable building materials? Do these materials fit the local environment? The Rule of Three Breaking your slides into 3 concepts helps to: 1 Give a compelling structure to your presentation 2 Keep it simple 3 Keep your audience engaged 88 BIO AND MAN-MADE CONSTRUCTIONS