Future Of Green HomesFuture Of Green Homes

By: De’Aundre JohnsonBy: De’Aundre Johnson

Solar Panel HomeSolar Panel HomeSolar power is the ultimate renewable energy source whether you're an eco-minded Solar power is the ultimate renewable energy source whether you're an eco-minded consumer or practical individualist. The sun's light is sustainable energy that provides consumer or practical individualist. The sun's light is sustainable energy that provides a resource that is renewable and has a very low carbon footprint. Solarhome is a a resource that is renewable and has a very low carbon footprint. Solarhome is a premier provider of reliable, durable, proven photovoltaic systems from leading premier provider of reliable, durable, proven photovoltaic systems from leading manufacturers, allowing you to harness this free energy alternative. Our grid-tie and manufacturers, allowing you to harness this free energy alternative. Our grid-tie and battery backup options mean those cloudy days and long nights won't leave you battery backup options mean those cloudy days and long nights won't leave you without electricity.without electricity.

Geothermal Energy HomeGeothermal Energy Home

Heat pumps move heat from one place to another - from outside to inside a home, for Heat pumps move heat from one place to another - from outside to inside a home, for example. That's why they're called "heat pumps." A substance called a example. That's why they're called "heat pumps." A substance called a refrigerantrefrigerant carries the carries the heat from one area to another. When compressed, it is a high temperature, high-pressure heat from one area to another. When compressed, it is a high temperature, high-pressure liquid. If it is allowed to expand, it turns into a low temperature, low pressure gas. The gas liquid. If it is allowed to expand, it turns into a low temperature, low pressure gas. The gas then absorbs heat. then absorbs heat.

Natural Light PositioningNatural Light Positioning

If used correctly solar day lighting can provide free, high quality lighting, and do it with less If used correctly solar day lighting can provide free, high quality lighting, and do it with less heat generation inside the house than conventional electric lighting. Don't underestimate the heat generation inside the house than conventional electric lighting. Don't underestimate the value of solar lighting and efficient lighting -- using daylight coupled with efficient electric value of solar lighting and efficient lighting -- using daylight coupled with efficient electric lights could save a typical home  over $100 a year in electricity and more than one of CO2 lights could save a typical home  over $100 a year in electricity and more than one of CO2 emissions. emissions.

Reused Material HomesReused Material HomesA A cardboard housecardboard house may seem even more implausible than one constructed of beer cans. With may seem even more implausible than one constructed of beer cans. With the right water-proofing, however, just such a house would be not only sustainable but also the right water-proofing, however, just such a house would be not only sustainable but also exceedingly affordable. This so-called exceedingly affordable. This so-called house of the future is designed with exterior is designed with exterior waterproofing and water storage under the floor to protect it from the water and from blowing waterproofing and water storage under the floor to protect it from the water and from blowing over in the wind. Of course, cardboard is also a highly collapsible building material, making over in the wind. Of course, cardboard is also a highly collapsible building material, making the shipment of the house also more environmentally friendly, efficient and inexpensive.the shipment of the house also more environmentally friendly, efficient and inexpensive.