Natural
Living: Home Section - Efficiency
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most effective way to save energy and resources is not to need
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- Size
- Openings
- Insulation
- Design
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This straw bale home in Mississauga demonstrates high levels
of efficiency with few small openings on the north side. This
home was designed by Martin
Liefhebber as a 6000 square foot co-housing residence that
creates a sustainable solution for the site, materials and lifestyle
of the owners. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
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Size
Reducing
the size of all elements of the home reduces the overall materials,
energy, construction cost and maintenance.
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Openings
Filling
all cracks or gaps reduces heat or cooling losses. Reduce
or elliminate opening such as doors and windows on the sides
that are most impacted by wind.
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Insulation
Use the
highest possible level of insulation for assuming a colder
climate. Straw bale provides a natural renewable building
material with insulation levels reaching R40-R60. Straw bales
are also a natural breathing wall type of insulation that
improves indoor air quality.
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The
straw bale provides excellent insulation levels, is
a renewable resource and creates a "breathing"
wall for improved indoor air quality. Copyright 2004
John Wilson |
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Design
Place
elements such as storage, utility, and stairways, that aren't
used that often, in locations where they can provide an extra
barrier to cold wind.
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The
straw bale wall on the north side of this home protects the
house from the cold north winds. The wall has few windows
or doors. The space is used primarily for storage, as a hallway,
and for stairs. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
To contact John
Wilson about the Wilson Natural home or about the Solar Village
development being planned please send an email to john.wilson@naturallifenetwork.com
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More Information
on the Web on how you too can take advantage of solar, wind, straw
bale, green roofing and to learn much more about the construction
of the Wilson home see - http://www.NaturalLifeNetwork.com/wilson
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Breathe Architects
/ Martin Liefhebber
The firm is the award winning architect for the Wilson House.
Breathe Architects is an unique design firm with leading edge expertise
in ecological and renewable energy systems. The firm combines a
variety of interrelated disciplines to develop affordable and environmentally
adept housing.
Web: www.breathebyassociation.com
EMail: info@breathebyassociation.com
Phone: 416-469-0018
Kolapore
Construction Inc. (formerly C & R Construction) / Colin Richards
Kolapore Construction is in the custom home construction business
with a distinct view to the integration of natural, ecologically
friendly, and renewable energy resources.
Email: gregory.richards@sympatico.ca
Phone: 905-880-2732
Phantom Electron
Corporation / Leonard Allen
We are innovators, committed to a leadership role in the development
and utilization of solar electric technologies in mainstream applications.
Our team is building a unique company that is powered by vision...
a vision that sees our products providing an avenue for transparent
integration of renewable energy into everyday markets.
Web: www.phantomelectron.com
EMail: sales@phantomelectron.com
Phone: 905-430-6512
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2004 John Wilson |
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News...
Solar
in the City: Award Winning Green House Documentary
SunFest
Sustainable Living Event
Design
eXchange sustainable design award winner 2003
Natural
dream - Toronto Star article, 2003
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