A blog about house design » Eco Friendly http://www.housedesignblog.net Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:02:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Better call it as the Glass House http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/04/24/better-call-it-as-the-glass-house/ http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/04/24/better-call-it-as-the-glass-house/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:28:46 +0000 Ae http://www.housedesignblog.net/?p=124

Also known as the Huf 9 Fachwerkhaus Art Home, this glass house truly bring nature and human close as it lessens the border between the house and the outdoors. Situated in the middle of a green scenery, the Glass House is a charming and a lavish home that can provide all the space that you need in a house and more. And since it was created to make human feel closer to the nature, the Glass House is also eco-friendly thanks to the solar panels and passive heating system. Even though this is a huge property, the house consumes only 57.2 kWh because of the energy efficient technology that is incorporated in it.

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You would definitely want to stay at home if you have a house like this! Made by the architects of Grant + Sinclair, this oceanfront house is the dreamhouse of all nature lovers. The outside sceneries that you can see in most parts of the house are breath-taking. Aside from that, this modern concrete house has a well-lit captivating interior at the same time.

And if the view of the ocean and mountain is available in your location, why not take advantage of it? That’s why most of the areas facing the sceneries were walled by huge clear glasses that allow you to be fascinated and feel relaxed at the same time. Materials that were mainly used in this modern house are wood, concrete, and stones of various textures. The theme of the house compliments the natural beauty where it is located.

]]> http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/04/18/a-beautifully-crafted-residence-in-front-of-the-ocean/feed/ 0 Be Green and Fab with a Prefab home? http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/31/be-green-and-fab-with-a-prefab-home/ http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/31/be-green-and-fab-with-a-prefab-home/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:26:37 +0000 Ae http://www.housedesignblog.net/?p=65 At the recent Home and Garden Show held in Vancouver, the prefabricated house that is Earth-friendly became the center of the attention of most visitors. They never thought that a house built for style and comfort can be eco-friendly at the same time. Fabulous and green, the modular house took advantage of the recycled materials, reclaimed wood, and incorporated features that can sustain the house without using much of the alternative energy.

The EcoFabulous House have smart wiring and a system that prevents somebody from using the water excessively. Aside from that, the windows as well as the appliances used in this stylish prefab are enery-efficient as well. Perfect for a country home the EcoFabulous’ facade is mainly made out of cedar, which gives the house a warm and inviting appeal.

]]> http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/31/be-green-and-fab-with-a-prefab-home/feed/ 0 The House of the Future was displayed in Australia http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/28/the-house-of-the-future-was-displayed-in-australia/ http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/28/the-house-of-the-future-was-displayed-in-australia/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:42:00 +0000 Ae http://www.housedesignblog.net/?p=57 Who said that futuristic houses can only be seen in Japan? Australia too has a sustainable house that it can boast of. In Sydney, the modern and futuristic house created by Xenian was showcased. Dubbed as House of the Future, this eco-friendly modern architecture was made to give people a life that would not depend on the alternative energies that can cause global warming and other negative effects on the environment.

The House of the Future is mainly made up of wood. The LED power system gives an even more appeal to the house making the word “modern” not enough to describe the interior.

What makes the House of the Future Earth-friendly is its green features such as the system that collects rainwater and convert it into a consumable H2O, the passive ventilation, and of course, the solar cells which also serve as a decoration and completes the chic look of the house at the same time.

If future houses will be like this, then future is something that we really should look forward to!

]]> http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/28/the-house-of-the-future-was-displayed-in-australia/feed/ 0 Live like a Modern Tarzan and Jane in Brazil http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/21/live-like-a-modern-tarzan-and-jane-in-brazil/ http://www.housedesignblog.net/2009/03/21/live-like-a-modern-tarzan-and-jane-in-brazil/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:32:06 +0000 Ae http://www.housedesignblog.net/?p=38 Have you heard of the Tree House? Well this modern and eco-friendly house in Brazil is called the Leaf House. Located at the front of the beach, the Leaf House is truly an extravagant shelter that allows man to make connection with nature. Ride a helicopter and you will see the reason why it is called so. It looks like a huge banana leaf placed all together to cover the lair of modern Tarzans and Janes. And because of its location, the Leaf House no longer needs airconditioning system just to provide its visitors the relaxing and cooling ambiance.

Another eco-friendly house, the Leaf House’s roof can collect rainwater for consumption. The interior of the organic-inspired house is mainly made up of wood, natural fabrics, and stone. There are no corridors and there are even open spaces between each and every room, making it the ideal venue for all your social gatherings.

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