I'm designing an Eco Friendly house but i havn't a clue what to do - Know any Websites?

Question

I need some help, i am thinking of building an Eco friendly house (i wouldn't be actually building it, i would be designing it) Thing is i don't have a clu what you need in a house to make it Eco Friendly. I know you need solar pannals but what eles. Is there any website that would help me

Answer 1

www.jhlarson.com  

this is my companies site, we are an electrical wholesaler and have calculation charts from Sylvania for bulb use, also good sources for LED fixtures, and GREEN products

Answer 2

The following site will give you help - from planning your dream green home...

http://www.building-your-green-home.com/...

to choosing a site, framing materials, siding, foundation, flooring, etc., etc!

There is loads of info here from a homeowner's perspective - take your time and look around!  

It's great that you want to build (design) eco-friendly - I hope it turns out great for you!  

http://www.building-your-green-home.com/...

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

There is loads of information out there - you should start with the basics - orientation of the house where the main spaces are. What kind of energy systems you will want to use and what natural advantages your site has to offer. You should ideally use an architect - as 'geen' solutions are popular there are a lot of charlatans around and sticking solar panels wily-nilly on your house may not go down well wiht the planners. You need proper professional advice as building involves spending big money - you still get to design it but your architect will be able to advise you what is workable and what is not.

Answer 4

Hi

A subject you should look into is Permaculture which looks at sustainable living while working with nature.  If you can design a house while looking at nature you can live very comfortablly without heating.  Also have a look on the internet at Earthships which have been built with recycled materials and is off grid, there is one in Stamner Organics in Brighton.