Top Energy efficient buildings and energy efficient homes

Cost effective structures and power powerful residences indicates simply using less power to offer the same stage of service. An example would be insulating material a developing to use less air conditioning power to achieve the same heat range. Another example is installing neon lighting and/or skylights instead of incandescent lighting to obtain the same stage of light. Efficient power use is achieved primarily through a more powerful technology or process rather than by changes in individual behavior.

Energy powerful structures and power powerful residences. A structure's location and surroundings play a key role in managing its heat range and light. For example, plants, gardening, and mountains can offer shade and block wind. In cooler locations, developing structures with an east-west alignment to increase the number of south-facing windows reduces power use, by increasing passive solar warming. Tight developing design, including energy-efficient windows, well-sealed doors, and additional heat insulating material of walls, underground room pieces, and footings can reduce heat loss by 25 to 50%.