Don’t you feel wonderful when you are close to nature? If your answer is yes then why not ponder on making your home more nature or environment friendly. Hence this article presents some ideas for making your home eco-friendly since there are many ways for designing your home such that it is not a burden on the environment. With the emission of greenhouse gases and toxic materials used in construction, the environment is getting polluted and here are some ways you can make your home to not be a burden on planet earth;
Make plants your friends:
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Landscaping is the key to make your house not only green and beautiful but also an asset for the environment. A number of trees are cut down as a result of construction and development projects which can be compensated if we start planting trees wherever we can. Thus adding trees to your home will provide an asset for providing you the oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide gathered as a result of pollution.
To keep warm in winter, use ethanol fireplaces:
You can use environmentally safe ethanol fireplaces at your home since they do not produce strong combustion and the black smoke as a result of burning coal. Moreover, you do not have to create special chimneys for conventional fireplaces, thus making your home friendly towards nature and the house inhabitants. Additionally they are a beautiful addition to your home with clean air inside and you can get one from Amazon such as thisbeautiful one which can be mounted on your home walls.
Use recycled or sustainable friendly materials:
Recycled or sustainable building materials can be purchased from workshops selling recycled materials which can not only be beneficial for environment but can also prevent you from using harmful materials. The sustainable building materials include those extracted from nature such as bamboo, cork, wood etc. and stone. Plastic is not sustainable as it can release toxic materials to the atmosphere. You can have an idea about sustainable materials to use from green construction companies or internet.
Keep climate into consideration:
Such a house design which includes the effect of climate and location is called an environmentally sensitive design and it can save your money spent on air-conditioning systems if designed properly. For example, if your windows are oriented and sized to get maximum benefit of sun in winter and cool air in summer, then you might not have to purchase air conditioners.
Renewable technology:
You can use energy provided to your house from power generated by turbines or solar panels, since these are renewable energy sources and do not produce toxic gases while operating, thus reducing the burden on the environment. Renewable technology is also useful in conserving energy consumption of your home e.g. solar panels work often to capture sunlight and at night they are only giving energy to your home; which was stored during day time.
Oh my. There are so many other ways to include nature in your home, such as having water bodies in your garden to keep cool etc. but I would now save you the reading while hoping that you have liked this article and will implement some of these tips in your life!
Thanks for reading again!
Maha