Living the green lifestyle
I like the idea of this house. It’s probably a bit too small for me, but it’s good inspiration.
Features of the house include solar panels on the south side of the roof that absorb the heat from the sun, which is converted into electricity. The house is also oriented on the lot so the side of the house with the most windows receives the most sun exposure, which is considered a passive solar design, and generates more heat.
Special glazing was also applied to the windows to help absorb heat and a cement floor with radiant floor heating system was installed. A radiant floor has tubes installed within the flooring that are filled with hot water, providing another source of heat.
The house is also “off the grid,” meaning it’s not hooked into a power company’s electrical grid. Deller figures his solar powered system will provide 90 percent of the home’s power needs, plus it has a backup propane generator. The wood used in the framing, exterior and interior was all salvaged or sustainably harvested.
