The increasing presence of smart thermostats in modern homes is providing people with important insight into their domestic energy use. These thermostats contribute to more economic energy use patterns in two ways: They control your heating system in a more economic fashion, i.e., by not heating your house if they detect that you or the … Read more
Whether sparked by the interest of living a more sustainable life, immersing yourself in nature or wanting to experience what it may feel like being a hobbit, an earth home may be your solution. Although considered an unconventional way to live, earth homes have grown in popularity over the last 30 years. In the ’70s, … Read more
If you’re looking into passive house design it’s inevitable that you’ll have come across energy-efficient doors. These doors, along with passive house windows are an element that you can ill-afford to skip out on if you’re wanting to have your very own green home. Thermal maintenance and energy-saving properties are just two of the advantages … Read more
The way that you run your household has a significant impact on the environment which is why green housing ideas have become such a talking point in recent years. Some of you out there may be well on your way to establishing a green home of your own, while others may not know where to … Read more
With the promise to use 90% less energy than your traditional home, the passive house design concept has grown in popularity over the last 5 years. After all, who wouldn’t want a house that saves you money and decreases your carbon footprint? Passive house design has been around for centuries and can be found in … Read more
Planting on roofs and walls may have begun in Europe, but the practice is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. You can find these green roofs in urban areas around the world, helping to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization while aiding us in our efforts to re-introduce nature back into our “concrete jungles”. It doesn’t just … Read more
According to Passivhaus Trust, there are over 65,000 passive houses worldwide, and this number is continuing to grow. It’s no wonder then that passive house windows are becoming an increasingly talked about topic among green technology lovers. But what are they and how exactly do they help contribute to energy efficiency and savings in a … Read more
Environmental consciousness is at an all-time high. More and more people are looking to “go green” and truthfully speaking there isn’t a better way to do so than to create an eco-friendly house for you and your family. But creating such a house can seem quite challenging and tedious to most. Honestly speaking – it … Read more
What are the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives? In 2015, Tesla paved the way for energy self-consumption with their Powerwall — the first home energy storage system (ESS). A plug-and-play solution that stores the energy produced by solar panels into rechargeable lithium batteries that you can use at any time in your home. But Tesla is … Read more