Green home design will help planet earth conserve energy and make the environment safer

When designing your home to be more efficient make a plan do some research the earth will be better off for it. The first thing to look at is allowing mother to help with heating and cooling. If you are in a warm climate the broad side
of the house should face north or south to prevent the sun from over heating the sides of the house. Try and put over
hands on the windows to prevent the sun from over heating the room. You can also apply tint to the windows and make
sure your curtains are closed when the sun is facing the window.

If you live in a cooler climate use the sun to help heat your house. Heat can be stored in brick or concrete walls. You can also use retractable awnings Solar screens reduce the heat but let light to enter the room.Think about planting trees
near a window they will provide natural shade your building a home you can consider building some of the property
below grade. This will help reduce cooling and heating bills. Always look for ways to conserve energy. Improving indoor air quality,being energy efficient , and conserving water are important.

There are many recycled materials that can be used in your home. A good contractor will know what materials that are
recycled and can be used in the foundation and flooring. Recycled paper is being used now to build foundations called papercrete.
It provides excellent insulation from the weather and sound.Many other materials that are recycled such as roofing , steel studs ,siding can be used in a home. Recycled paper can be used in making fiberboard sheeting materials.
You outdoor decking can be made from high density materials made from milk jugs,juice bottles and soap containers.

Companies the use green materials ensure that limited use of chemicals are used make them. There are many ways to
update and reuse materials and fixtures that are just destined for the land fill. Many salvage companies will save old sinks ,tubs, stained glass windows for the public to by and refurbish. Buying these type of products saves energy and resources if they were to be made new.

You can look into solar and wind power for your home. There are companies that make smaller wind power units that are just for the home owner. Make sure that your appliances have the energy star logo they will use less energy to operate.

Check all your windows and doors for air leaks and repair them. You need at least 6 inches of insulation in your attic. Look for recycled insulation this will help save the environment.