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Eco-House
Building Ideas
Alternative Energy Sources
• Solar
• Hydroelectric
• Wind
• Geothermal
• Nuclear
• Fuel/Cells
• Biomass
• Passive Heating/Cooling
Building Materials • Grancrete • Earth
– Rammed earth – Berm – Poured earth – Earthbag
• Haybale/Cob • Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) • Steel Framing • Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks (AAC) • Insulated Concrete Forms • Bamboo • Papercrete
Bamboo
Little Things Make a Difference
• Roof color
• Vegetation/living roofs
• Window panes (placement and material)
• Door placement and material
• Weatherstripping
• House placement on lot
• Insulating paints
Rammed Earth
Berm Homes
Poured Earth
Earthbag
Haybale
Cob
SIP
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Insulated Concrete
Papercrete
Light tubes and Earth tubes