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