Green homes minimize the negative impact on their surroundings with home design. Here are some things that an architect takes into account when designing a green home:
1. Web site: Assessment and analysis of access, leaning, terrain, soil, water resources and vegetation to limit the impact of home on the environment of the site. This includes the location of the area (agriculture, wetland, protected habitats) and next to public transportation, parks, schools and shops.
2. Size: Green home is efficiently designed to keep a square foot to a minimum. This reduces energy to heat and cool the home, lighting and amount of building materials used, and also manages costs and reduces impact on site.
3. Solar: Whether it's a plan to set up a solar energy system to heat the water or produce electricity, there are several other solar ideas in green home-made. The design of a home for an indirect sun enjoys the most of solar energy by collecting it in households & # 39; natural energy flow. Passive solar systems include daylighting methods, heating and cooling methods and natural ventilation. When building a complete building, energy savings can be excellent in reducing carbon footprint at home as well as costs related to heating, cooling and maintenance of the home.
4. Energy: Lighting, heating and cooling systems are an important consideration in green home production. Renewable energy systems such as solar, wind and geothermal systems use earthly energy to heat and cool homes, as well as provide electricity for running equipment and technology.
5. Water Protection: Building a new home offers a unique opportunity to save water. Two money-saving and energy-efficient methods that are easy to integrate into home-based energy are: 1) reduce overall water consumption in households by specifying low-flow waterproofing equipment, low-carbon or compost, air conditioning on all taps, and install low-temperature shower heads; and 2) specify a plumbing system that updates gray water (drainage from domestic use such as laundry, laundry and bathing) to flush a toilet, liquid lawn, etc. (note: some gray water systems require approval from most local authorities, architect will confirm this for design).
Of course, a new home should use a minimum amount of fossil fuels, last for a long time and cost less money. Many home design methods do not cost you a dime, but can save hundreds of dollars on heating and cooling costs. The result is a beautiful, healthy home – for both homeowners and the environment.