Innovative Green Homes
In an attempt to create a more sustainable domicile, some homeowners use energy-efficient light bulbs, swap out normal showerheads for low-flow ones, or put on a sweater so they can turn down the thermostat. However, others are taking sustainability – and their homes – to the next level. These innovative designs move the owner off the grid, into the trees, and toward a more environmentally-sound future.
Earthbag House
Photo courtesy of greenhomebuilding.com
Modular Earthship
Photo courtesy of www.earthship.net
They come in packaged, modular, hybrid, and custom; the above is an example of a modular Earthship. With water catchment from the roof, reuse of greywater, solar panels, and composting toilets, I could definitely tune in with nature, turn off the TV, and drop off the grid.
Project BioDome
Photo courtesy of biohome.net
Edward Dilley, creator of Project Biodome, has a vision: pull drinking water from the air, gather heat and electricity from the sun, and live completely supplied for in his geodesic sustainable dome. Somewhere in the mountain near Elko, Nevada, he seems to be doing just that. According to his Web site, you can order a kit and construct one yourself. Might want to look into local building codes first.
Tree House
Photo courtesy of www.o2sustainability.com
If you aren’t afraid of heights, the 02 Sustainability Tree House could serve as your next home away from home. It is made from small amounts of eco-friendly resources and is hung by cables rather than bolted into trees, as to not disturb your structural helpers.
By: Brie Cadman
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