5 GREEN HOME IDEAS TO SHARE Howard and Libby Elston
5 GREEN HOMEIDEAS TO SHARE
Howard and Libby Elston
What is a green home?
Where did we begin?
What does that mean for using our ideas?
Ask as we go
Challenge #1
Be comfortable BUTuse minimum energy
Standard response
Reduce electricity consumption(eg higher efficiency devices)
Idea #1
Passive design principles
Challenge #2
Keep summer heat outside and winter heat inside
Standard response
Insulation and double glazed windows
Idea #2
Reverse brick veneer construction
Passive design and natural air circulation
Challenge #3
Reduce the carbon footprint of construction materials
Standard response
Use recycled materials
Idea #3
Timbercrete
Challenge #4
Use renewable energy
Standard response
Disconnect from natural gas
Standard response
Buy GreenPower from the grid
Standard response
Solar panels for DIY electricity
But, exporting and importing electricity …
Idea #4
Battery storage
Idea #4+
Reposit Power
Challenge #5
How “green” is our “green home”?
Standard response
Energy efficiency rating (NatHERS)
Idea #5
Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS)
BESS includes many design features
Just a thought• Are green homes
only for greenies?
Another reason to buy a green home• Social justice
Compare a green home with a standard home• Economics
Suggestion for anyone buying a new house:• Ask for the NatHERS
and BESS ratings.
We’ve appreciated the opportunity.