Designing Energy Efficient Homes
Energy efficient homes are trendy and much more affordable, since they cost much less to cool, heat and light up in comparison to a typical home. They incorporate some design principles which can make the house and the entire building more energy efficient, reducing the cost of appliances, therefore energy bills, and the need for expensive cooling and heating equipment.
Energy efficient homes are “green” homes because they reduce the gas emissions and the excessive energy consumption, using sources of sustainable energy. The greatest advantage of all is that if you are building or designing energy efficient homes, you will not be compromising on comfort and quality. In fact, energy efficient homes are easier to maintain and cost less than building a typical home.
If you want to make a huge difference to your energy bills and increase your comfort and convenience, the sitting and the orientation of the home are of great importance. The ideal house is sited in a way that all living areas make the most out of the natural light; for example the daytime areas should face north with the longer axis of the house on the west – east side.
Energy efficient homes integrate sustainable features, such as alternative energy sources for warm water, grey water recycling and rainwater collection. The idea and philosophy behind energy efficient homes is to tread on the earth as lightly as possible, providing creative and innovative solutions and adopting alternative energy systems, such as solar panels or photovoltaic cells. If you are looking for more ways to save on your energy bills, check out the series of Enigin PLC blogs, which don’t only have useful tips, but also some great posts and stories!
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