5 GREEN HOMEIDEAS TO SHARE

Howard and Libby Elston

What is a green home?

Where did we begin?

What does that mean for using our ideas?

Ask as we go

Challenge #1

Be comfortable BUTuse minimum energy

Standard response

Reduce electricity consumption(eg higher efficiency devices)

Idea #1

Passive design principles

Challenge #2

Keep summer heat outside and winter heat inside

Standard response

Insulation and double glazed windows

Idea #2

Reverse brick veneer construction

Passive design and natural air circulation

Challenge #3

Reduce the carbon footprint of construction materials

Standard response

Use recycled materials

Idea #3

Timbercrete

Challenge #4

Use renewable energy

Standard response

Disconnect from natural gas

Standard response

Buy GreenPower from the grid

Standard response

Solar panels for DIY electricity

But, exporting and importing electricity …

Idea #4

Battery storage

Idea #4+

Reposit Power

Challenge #5

How “green” is our “green home”?

Standard response

Energy efficiency rating (NatHERS)

Idea #5

Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS)

BESS includes many design features

Just a thought• Are green homes

only for greenies?

Another reason to buy a green home• Social justice

Compare a green home with a standard home• Economics

Suggestion for anyone buying a new house:• Ask for the NatHERS

and BESS ratings.

We’ve appreciated the opportunity.