Home Remodeling

CISCO Million Acts of Green

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:04 -0500

CISCO One Million Acts of Green - The Most Energy Efficient Home, and the Architect

Video Highlight

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:13:40 -0400

GREENandSAVE.com profile video showcasing the progress of our first project!

Solar Electric and Water

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:01:25 -0400

The southern facing, rear facade, of the house is where the power source originates. Displays photo voltaic solar panels and coiled water pipes.

The Powder Room

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:54:43 -0400

Instead of using low flush toilet, the European inspired double flush toilet allows you to control the amount of water flow in your toilet.

On Demand Hot Water Heater

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:49:04 -0400

We use the on demand hot water heater as a backup for the solar hot water heater. Its perfect for any household as you can save over 50% of your hot water heater bills.

Backyard Mulch and Stones

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:45:05 -0400

In the backyard, we are using recycled mulch, which happens to be recycled tires. The stones for the retaining walls are from the old house, using part of the old driveway.

Mud Room

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:36:52 -0400

Create a vapor barrier between the air temperature inside and outside by adding doors to your mud room.

Master Bedroom

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:33:33 -0400

Master bedroom: uses thermal insulated window coverings, covers cross ventilation between rooms.

Master Bathroom

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:29:22 -0400

The water that is heated from the roof, warms the floor by radiant heating. Cellular blinds are used for window coverings.

Heat Pumps and Patio

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:26:02 -0400

What the heat pumps do, is serve as the best backup for our solar radiant system.