Saving Energy with a Eco House

Eco House

The rage surrounding the “eco house” today was not there around 20 years ago. Today, with climate change becoming common parlance and energy bills becoming financial headaches, the number of people opting for energy-saving homes has grown beyond the realm of just eccentric and enthusiastic energy savers. More than just a current fad, eco-friendly homes help reduce the carbon footprint and sustain natural resources, apart from saving energy bills. Summarized below are certain simple ideas that homeowners can follow in order to transform their space into a eco house –

Bathrooms

Low-flow showerheads, which were ineffective earlier, have improved dramatically due to the demand for them, and they cut water consumption by almost 60–65%. Additionally, showerheads use almost two-thirds lesser water than baths, wherein the water can later be used for the plants. Modern high-efficiency toilets use lesser water than standard toilets. Using the Greywater recycling system significantly cuts down water consumption, as it recycles water from showers and bathtubs and reuses it for flushing toilets.

Kitchens

Keeping refrigerators to the warmest possible setting and giving the fridge room to breathe and not jamming it against the wall will save much energy. Another excellent idea to convert your house into an eco house is by installing recyclable cabinets and countertops. Installing aerators in kitchen faucets, using energy-efficient washing machines and not using dishwashers to wash dishes end up saving much water.

Furniture

Wood used for the furniture does not necessarily mean involve cutting down trees; today sustainable wood harvested from forests and tree farms as well as reclaimed wood are very popular options for furniture. Apart from the above, using bamboo, recyclable metal and plastic, modular as well as second-hand furniture are excellent options for making a house eco-friendly.

Lighting

With standard light bulbs becoming less popular due to their enormous energy intake, energy-saving options such as CFLs and LEDs are becoming popular. Apart from lights, modern dimmer switches to adjust the amount of light in the room and occupancy sensor switches which automatically turn off the lights when there is no one in the room are also better alternatives for saving energy through lighting fixtures.

Technology

More and more individuals are installing solar panels in their roofs so that they can draw solar energy. This requires the home to use less electricity, which can save much money on the power bill.

Other aspects

Instead of using carpets that use adhesives which are health hazards and add to indoor pollution, opting for area rugs made of recycled materials and wool that can be shaken out and vacuumed on both sides is a better option. Using natural materials such as wood, cork, and bamboo is even better. Additionally, rooftop gardens are also becoming hot property with respect to an eco house, insulating the house naturally. In fact, modern rooftop gardens are built such that rainwater drainage is also done successfully and homeowners needn’t work towards removing the same.

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