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Make your dream home , a reality

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Make your dream home , a reality

Passive Solar House: In my opinion this is the

ultimate when it comes to eco houses. It works on

the principle of building a super insulated home

that uses the sun, you, and your appliances to

generate heat and then not let it escape. I know it

sounds too good to be true but it does work.

However there are several aspects that need

consideration before opting for this method

Earth Sheltered Homes: These are homes that are protected by being dig into the side of a hill, buried or having earth piled up against their walls. They are warm all year round and have lots going for them. But there are downsides!

ICF Homes (or Insulated

Concrete Form

Homes): This is a relatively

modern eco-construction

technique where concrete

is poured into pre-

assembled polystyrene

forms (or moulds). It has

lots of benefits such as fast

construction times and very

good air tightness but it

does also have some down

sides.

WINDOWSSystem with a glassU = 5.7 W / (m2 / K) with a glass system there is no other element that would prevent the loss of heat. System with two or three windows: U = 2.7 W / (m2 / K)In systems with two or three glasses, there is a space between the glass filled with air which prevents heat loss.With the use of systems with two or three windows, will not only prevent the loss of heat in environmental but we will contribute in using energy more efficiently.

LIGHTING

Lighting is an integral part of the facility, but in many other parts of electrical appliances in resplendence are beginning to apply systems that will save energy.

LED system (Broadcasting diode light),. LED lights do not contain mercury, which is harmful, does not require maintenance and are designed to work with up to 50,000 hours.

The advantages of LED are:

Energy saving up to 80%,

Their life expectancy is 13 years or 50,000 hours

Are not sensitive like classic bulbs

Shine up to 8 times more than the classic bulbs

Green Tip: Improve Air Quality

Green Tip: Choose Nontoxic Cabinets

Green Tip: Look for Recycled Countertops

Green Tip: Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances

Green Tip: Install Water-Saving Features

Green Tip: Invest in Green Flooring

Green Tip: Maximize Energy-Saving Lighting

What makes these homes special and different from others is that

they are built with ecological recyclable and renewable materials

The most expensive eco friendly home in the world

we want to move towards a

low-polluting, sustainable society, we

need to get consumers to

think about their purchases.”

(David Suzuki)