In India M/s. Pidilite Industries Limited,   organizes Fevicol Science Project Challenge for students from standard 5 to 10 and was open to all schools.

Fevicol Science project Challenge is a quest to nurture the next generation of scientists and thinkers. This contest encourages students to think about topics that are related to their everyday life, futuristic concepts and make 3D models of their interpretations of the subject/topic. The 3D modelling is to promote the ?learning by doing? attitude so that the young minds understand the theory as well as the actual working of the concepts. Therefore, this contest provides the students an opportunity to challenge their own creativity and convert class room learning into workable concepts and models. The challenge began in mid October 2013 in classes 5 – 10. The first round was judged in the school itself by the principals and teachers. Schools uploaded the pictures of the winning projects on the company website along with a brief on the chosen topic, principles and working of the 3D model. Further, these projects were reviewed by an expert panel who chose 4 projects each from the junior team (classes 5 – 7) and 4 projects from senior team (classes 8 – 10).

Green Housing Model  selected from school for  FEVICOL Science project Challenge  2013 - Rajashree

Our project on Green Housing was selected for the contest by the school:-

In our 3 D model for Fevicol Science Project Challenge 2013,  we choose the ?green housing ? and we have shown one house with the possible solutions of the green housing can be made. 

We have tried to make  cost effective  building  with all necessary and possible nature friendly  solution.  Planned make  green affordable housing that: Results in a high-quality, healthy living environment Lowers residents? utility costs Enhances residents? connection to nature Protects the environment by conserving energy, water, materials and other resources Advances the health of local and regional ecosystems Like other comprehensive residential green building programs, the Criteria are divided into categories that address multiple aspects of Green housing development, including:

1. Integrated design

2.  Water conservation

3. Energy efficiency  and renewal energy.

4. Materials that benefit the environment

5. Healthy living environment  for self and others

6. Re-cycling of waste.

67. Others like – local food, cool housing, low maintenance  etc..

Starting from the top of the house  , we have made –

1.    Wind mill:-  smaller size wind mill has been installed at roof to generate  power when air flow will be available. By this way  on one time  investment we can get renewal energy. 

2.    Solar Heater :- has been installed at the roof-top  . To fulfill the requirement of hot water, mainly in winter the solar heater will be more effective with out any energy consumption.  The same solar panel can be used for storing energy in other times , to charge inverter and store energy.

3.    Roof  :-  The roof in made of  proper insulators to avoid quick heating in summer and cooling down in winter, By this way the temperature can be controlled in green building.

4.    Solar light :- have been placed on the sides of the wall.  To avoid use of electrical energy . Photoelectric sensors attached to lights to  switch off / on  with the changing of  intensity of lights.

5.    Battery Car :-  To avoid polluting atmosphere,  battery operate cars are shown to use. .

6.    Solar charging of Car:-   To charge the battery of car solar charger has been installed . The solar panels are placed on the roof of the shades of car parking area. The same solar panels can be used for fulfilling demand of energy of the house.

7.     Wide windows:- have been made  for natural light and air to enter the house.  Natural light can be used in day time . In winter solar heat will help to heat the rooms.

8.    Mirror at windows panels:- The inner side of the window panels, fitted with mirrors to reflect light. Natural  light can  be diverted by the mirrors fitted on windows to get required light / maximize lights in room.

9.    Keeping of domestic animals :-    Cow , goats and other few suitable domestic animals can be kept in house to fulfill demand of milk and meats.  

10.Biogas  :-  The waste of  animals and waste of house can be used for  preparing bio gas and fulfill requirement of the house  The use of biogas for cooking has been shown. 

11.Rain-water harvesting system:- has been implemented for storing rain water under ground . This rain water is used for various purposes such as- bathing, cooking, washing clothes, drinking, washing utensils, etc . The used water for  the listed above purposes will be re-used for watering plants in the garden and flushing.  Shown the section of the under ground tank in the left  side of the model.

12.Compost:- bin has been shown behind the house .  The kitchen  waste  can be used for  making compost and use in garden.

13. Pond  in premises  for helping ecosystem:- A pond has been shown where fishes are breeding it also a home to many insects, frogs, fishes and living creatures.  The water will go to ground and balance ground water level.  Shown the section of the under ground position of the pond  in the right  side of the model

14.Growing agricultural products and saving fuel:- some food products are grown in the garden.

15.Re-cycling of water of kitchen:-  The water used in the sink of kitchen  can be stored in tank , without draining out . The water can be re-cycled in flushing at toilet and watering in  garden. Shown this in the inside of the model. After opening of the front cover of the building model our concept can be seen.

16.Re-cycling of water of bathroom:- The water used in the bath room / bath tab ( though bath tab we will not prefer )   can be stored in tank at bottom and pump them at top  , without draining out . The water can be re-cycled in flushing at toilet and watering in  garden. Shown this in the inside of the model. After opening of the front cover of the building model   our concept can be seen.

17.  Vegetable and fruits creepers / plants the building and boundary wall :-  To get the  regular fruits / vegetable, necessary and suitable  creepers   / plants to be planted and allow to grow on the wall of building / wall of the boundaries.  These will help to maintain building temperature and fulfill necessary of foods.

18.To protect animals and birds :-  provision can be made to  keep birds and animal to balance eco system.  In the ponds any food will be available for them .

1^st. time we have participated for the above contest.