Resilient home design/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...homedesignwas created. Note: the main image above is of Ecohome's Kenogami House, which was called ' The MostResilientHomein North America' by Alex Wilson, founder of theResilientDesignInstitute.Resilienthomedesignbasics: The basic definition or premise of resiliency is to be prepared , or to have the...

...designer who leans towards high-performance (experience with Passive House practices is a bonus), and selecting a general contractor who won't clash with yourdesign试着说服你他们最喜欢的练习。Let thedesignersdesignand the builders build. So that's how todesignahomefor human comf...

...ResilientDesignInstitute , Alex Wilson is an internationally renowned authority on resilience inhomedesign. Beyond justhomes, 'resilience' can in a way describe a lifestyle, or perhaps a life philosophy. Sure, 'green'homes can help save the planet, but some of them may also save the individual. Predictions for ...

...ResilientHomeDesign，以获取更多信息。在紧急情况下，这个工具包可能会派上用场，将植物固定在墙上，以及一些生物可降解的树木连接。For more information onhomesafety and local emergency services visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website .

...design. But in Saguenay, located 130 miles north of Quebec City, Alain Hamel has created what just might be the mostresilienthomein North America. Perhaps there are moreresilienthomes somewhere, but for really cold climates, I think Alain has that boasting right locked up. I met Alain through the online Resili...

...designcan result in a moreresilienthome, which will last longer and add value. Any question about cost in that process should be carefully considered and calculated in relation to actual and projected savings over thehomes lifespan. Having aresilienthomewill also offer improved security to your family. As we mo...

...homebattery systems: In the earlier days of off-gridhomeconstruction andhomepower storage, the onlyhomebattery option on the market was the lead/acid variety. The unfortunate realities of their size, cost, lifespan, material composition and lack of recyclability made installing one less of a noble gesture and ...

...designwill likely make air conditioning unnecessary except in extended heat waves with high night time humidity levels. Life in the Kenogami House Ashomeowner and part of the Ecohomedesignteam, Alain Hamel will continue to experiment with the latest energy systems to further enhance the performance and thermal ...

...ResilientDesignInstitute . The following is a brief description of his vision, and the steps our team took asdesigners, builders andhomeowners to meet that criteria for the Kenogami House. The acronym: E - Energy efficient - a high performancehomemust comprise efficient energy systems and an energy efficien...

...resilientcommunities. "In the wake of last year’s disaster activity, with tornadoes across the southwest, flooding from Hurricane Irene and even an earthquake on the East Coast, it is important that we develop and enforce safe and sustainable building codes to make our communities moreresilient, and to protect live...

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