"Home efficiency"

Home efficiency / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Heat pumps, geothermal and AC

Geothermal heating for Homes in North America - Does it work & will it save money?

...homes. Now you know more about Geothermal heating for homes, learn more about sustainable home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the following pages and in the EcoHome Green Building Guide pages. Home Heating - How to Design a Home for Thermal Comfort and Efficiency E...

Insulation and soundproofing

Choosing the right insulation: the pros, cons and applications for walls, slabs & basements

...homes: Straw bale house Recycled Content: Straw bale walls are the used stalks of grains, so they are generally 100% recycled and act as carbon storage so this will significantly reduce the overall ecological impact of your home. Method and form: Traditionally it’s been done as stacked bale walls that are then cov...