IntroductionThe dream of many Americans is to create a home, a place to call their own. A home is an expression of ourselves and our values. The choice of our home design is more than a consumer decision; it speaks of who we are. A properly designed energy efficient home, of our design, will give us many years of happiness. A home is the largest single financial investment of our lives. A great deal of research, planning and effort are involved in developing a functional home
With more and more people building their own homes, land and
natural resources are in demand and short supply. Keeping
these things in mind you will design a home plan that meets
EPA energy usage standards, uses at least one kind of
renewable energy either as a primary or secondary heating
source, has as little wasted space as possible (maximize
living area), and incorporates recycled materials in some way.
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