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Build and Model Sustainably
Build and Model Sustainably
The best way to achieve sustainability is to monitor the process with each decision made. This process takes places the moment you purchase materials for your new home to deciding where you want to build your home to make it the least impactful on the environment.
When deciding when and how to build a home:
When deciding when and how to build a home:
Make it livable for you. Make sure you like the climate, the schools, hospitals, etc. This way you will treat it like it is your home and will not hurt the surrounding environment.
Orientation is key! A house facing in the South receives more sunlight in the winter than a house facing North. Avoid houses facing East or West at all cost.
Size matters! A smaller house will cost less and will be more efficient to the environment. They require fewer materials and heating and cooling bills are way less as well
Do not pick a house in a flood zone or an earthquake zone due to the risk of damage to the house.
Inside your home:
Inside your home:
Go Local. If your home runs on wood fuel, get wood from local shops.
Heat Water Sustainably. Efficient heat water systems hear water sustainably. Solar water heaters via the sun give instant hot water.
Control air temperature effectively. Systems like NEST help achieve maximum efficiency.
Recycle your energy. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) uses energy from your exhaust air to preheat or cool the air being pulled into your home.
Use recycled items when possible
Use LED Lights and use low flush toilets.
Use insulation to keep your house cozy
Consider NEt zero Housing
Consider NEt zero Housing
The all new building with zero net waste and zero consumptions totaling in no waste.
Earth Homes are considered to be very cost effective and almost have no heating bill at all.
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