Eco-Friendly Family home Model Suggestions

5 IDEAS FOR DESIGNING AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSE 1 Put Your Windows To Work The angled windows in the living area allow maKimum light to fiter in Glass panels al the base of the windows open like trapdoors lo admi breezes and eliminate the need för air-conditioning Make Use Of Mother Nature Windows cut in the wall bring in breezes on even the wam- est day. 3 Choose Durable Materials The house's cedar plank siding which is resistant to pests and water is both strang and low-maintenance Its beautiful gray patina also means infrequent repaintings Design For A Small Footprint A grid of small holes, rather than an invasive crater for a foundation, was dug for pilings that support the house's small but tell design. These homeawners added the steel-and-ce- dar railing to the rooftop terrace that rises above even the tallest trees. Move Bedrooms To Lower Levels The living space and roof deck clear the canopy of trees, while the sleeping areas are shaded by the leaves and feel more private. With mature trees so close to the house, the bedrooms also don't need curtains.