Main features of our energy efficient house are:
– 100% self-sufficient in sustainable electrical energy. Our power station is based on wind+solar energy.
– 100% self sufficient in water
– gravity based water collection and distribution system that does not need pumps.
– Low energy demand (@20W per square meter of living area in winter) due to double insulation, double glazing, insulated floor and reflective blinds.
– Passive reflective solar heating that meets nearly 50% of winter heating energy needs, featured in Renew issue 88 on the front cover
– Solar hot water – evacuated tubes
– Fully processed gray water and sewerage (worm farm system)
– minimal footprint on the environment
– many innovative features and ultra low energy devices such as the chest fridge that takes less energy in 24 hours than a light bulb in just an hour
– double glazed dome greenhouse with thermostatically controlled ventilation system
– solar assisted heat pump system
– Firefighting system with remote controlled diesel pump supplying 24 sprinklers with water from a dam
– Fire escape bunker with independent pressurized air supply and internet access
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