2. Dependent Variable: Temperature in the structure (C)
Independent Variable: Type of roof used
Control: Same structure, same thermometer used.
3. This relate to my senior project EQ because when designing any structure, you have to implement, "Structure equals function". This would make the green roof the structure and the less energy consumption the function. This experiment would allow me to prove that green roofs will lower consumption and thus make green roofs important when considering when designing an energy-efficient structure.
4. I plan on doing my experiment in my backyard.
- I will have a square foot of regular roof tile and place it on top of a box and record the temperature before and after 10 minutes.
- I will then have a square foot of the green roof on top of a box. I will record the temperature inside the box before and after 10 minutes.
- I will compare the results to see if there is any notable difference.
- I will then repeat these steps again in order to get a more accurate average.
5. Project Category: Ecology & Environmental Management
