Solar House Plans: The New Wave Of The Future
Article by Ernest Jarquio
Environmentalists rejoice! A new victory has come for the masses, and the prospects look promising. What is this new technology that will help save the earth? Why, solar house plans of course.
What Are Solar House Plans?
Anyone looking for a new home has probably seen blueprints before. These blueprints help the contractors and builders to plan ahead so that the house looks just the way you wanted it. Well, the new phase in home planning is the plan for a sun-powered home. These blueprints detail how every and any method to save and conserve energy is being utilized to the highest possible degree.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials
The designer begins by drawing out the floor plan, planing to use recycled materials, eco-friendly building supplies and Energy-Star electrical outlets. Once all the groundwork is drawn up, the designer continues up to using energy efficient windows and doors, as well as new materials such as masonry and new concrete technologies. For instance, the concrete slab flooring stores solar heat during the sunny days, then releases it at night, keeping the house warm.
Insulation
Next comes the insulation and basic framing. The designer uses only eco-friendly items for these tasks, such as recycled wood and green material for the insulation. Although these are mostly natural items, the insulation provides plenty of protection for your walls, while also keeping in the heat or coolness desired for the home.
After all this is planned, they continue onward to Energy-Star appliances and other electronic devices. No shortage of energy-saving devices will be offered to the homeowner, so that all of their choices are made known. From the kitchen and its stove, fridge and dishwasher to the laundry room's washer and dryer to even the televisions and computers used in the house.
Solar Panels
Of course, we need to power this house, as well as heat it, and thus comes in the solar panel technologies. In the northern hemisphere, photovoltaic panels are set towards the south to provide the best chance to receive as much electricity from the sun as possible. In the basement are batteries which will be charged and keep the excess energy produced in case of any causes for the panel's interrupted operation, such as weather and other natural conditions.
The other panels installed are the thermal water heaters, which provide hot water constantly for the entire home. This helps with conservation of energy, and the waste water can be recycled into a garden or outdoor yard. This hot water is often more reliable than a traditional hot water heater, supplying plenty of heat for the laundry, kitchen and bath. No more worries of a sudden cold shower!
All in all, not only is this a win for those who care about our planet, but a solar home plan is the perfect way to live and thrive. Once you step into one of these handmade homes, you will come to understand the beauty and the important purpose they serve.
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