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Better call it as the Glass House

Ae — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:28:46 +0000

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.

Be Green and Fab with a Prefab home?

Ae — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:26:37 +0000

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.

Live like a Modern Tarzan and Jane in Brazil

Ae — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:32:06 +0000

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.

Now that’s what you call Earth Friendly!

Ae — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:50:14 +0000

You think only Gandalf or the hobbits of LOTR can have an Earth-friendly house? Better think again! They may have set an inspiration in the house design but they surely can’t be as natural as this one. The house where Simon Dale and his family lives was made of all-natural materials. The concrete walls of the house was made from mud and stone. The frame on the other hand was created from spare wood coming from the oak tree. Thanks to the spring nearby, the family gets their clean water supply and their water system is also nature-friendly as well. And by the way, did someone mentioned that the house actually has a compost toilet too? For sure, the pictures below are not taken from the studio of Hollywood!