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The Eco House in
The most apparent feature of the house is the roofline that sits wing-like above the building line. The shape of the roof and its distance from the building is key. The position of the angle holds the solar panels in the right position to maximize energy capture while also hiding them from view. The shape also allows less heat transmitted into the house as the space between the two rooflines allows air to pass over the building adding to the cooling effect. Adjustable louvered vents located just below the building’s roofline lets in the cooler air to pass through rooms while the accumulated hot air floats up and out of the house.
The main living area hovers above a 12-inch-deep canal of water, which again contributes to cooling the house so air conditioning isn’t needed. A rainwater reclamation system will be installed so gray water can be recycled from holding tanks located in the basement. The pool won’t need those nasty pool chemicals because it will be filled with saline water. Solar panels will supply electricity to run a radiant heating system within the floor and geo-thermal energy will provide a back-up cooling and heating system.
The design of the home, at nearly 7,000 square feet, is built with two-thirds less waste than traditional models and operate 80% more efficiently than similar sized home. It’s high-end luxury, but hey, if you can afford to build a home like this, there’s no reason to skimp on doing it as green as possible. The designers Diseño Earle hope to have the house available for purchase sometime in 2009.
Via JetsonGreen, d-earle
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written by Sean, July 14, 2008
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written by bob bobberson, July 14, 2008
I'm not sure how the roof will handle in other areas with high winds. It seems like housing requirements for hurricane prone areas will prevent its roof line. Durability under extreme conditions must be taken into account (and I'm sure they will be)
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written by Jennae @ Green Your Decor, July 14, 2008
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written by Jean, July 15, 2008
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written by rahul, July 15, 2008
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written by Sam, July 15, 2008
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written by Jim Beamer, July 15, 2008
www.crypt.alturl.com
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written by dddfff, July 17, 2008
These ecofirnedly homes have the ability to ROTATE... yes, you can change your scenery and follow the course of the sun (at least that's their pitch).
Here is link from world's extreme homes, wow...
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=v79fSKmg9B8
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written by jim, July 20, 2008
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written by russ, April 15, 2009
Nice mansion but zero carbon? No!
How many m3 of concrete went into it? How many solar panels?
They are going to store gray water in pools - sure but with lots of chemicals.
The pool being salt water needs no chemicals? No, but with frequent water changes - pumping costs etc.
Nice place but call it what it is - a rich mans house built for show and comfort - the green part is BS.
Rain water storage in places like the Caribbean make sense as it rains often - in a dry place for large houses like this it is window dressing.
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written by Thomas Levy, May 13, 2009
My wife and I live off grid in Canada. We built a home that is not ridiclously cheap, but, is reasonable in cost. Our home is powered with solar PV. We do not claim to be zero footprint, but I can state that our home consumes anywhere from 75 - 90% less electricity than a conventional home. One day we will reduce our propane consumption by installing solar hot water. Our cost to build was about $150 - $160 per square foot. It can be done people - you just need to ignore most of the "silly stuff". Check it out at www.livinglightly.ca
Tom
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This is incredible. I wonder if there is a way to divert the water around the house in the winter to more cost-effectively heat the house. I would love to see an approximate price tag.