EchoHaven Demonstration Home
When we talk to people about building a green home they often say, "Oh, that would be nice, but I don't want to give up modern convenience." Or, "Sounds great, but isn't that really expensive?"
To most it's surprising when they hear that "no" you don't have to give up modern convenience, and "no" it's not really expensive.
Live lightly on the land.
With today's technology building a green home is not only practical but preferable. Consider that the cost of building the usual stick-frame home is roughly $190 sq ft in Calgary. Building green can cost as little as $205 sq ft.
No gas hookups. Rainwater collection. Solar panels. Dual flush, low-flow toilets. On demand hot water. LED lighting. Low VOC materials. Formaldehyde-free materials. And much more.
