2010 Idea Home: Smart Ideas for Eco-Friendly Decorating
We redesigned the Museum of Science and Industry's green Smart Home in Chicago. Step inside for ideas to make your home greener, whether you're building, remodeling or decorating.
A very Smart Home
Idea Home: This slideshow features the decorative elements that make the Smart Home live and look good. But there are a lot of behind-the-scenes aspects that set the groundwork for the home's eco-friendly theme. Construction of the Smart Home included the following energy-saving features:
— Modular prefabrication in a factory, which reduces wasted materials and speeds construction
— FSC-certified wood and fiber-cement board exterior
— Spray-in insulation, which is up to 50 percent more efficient than roll-in
— High-efficiency heating and cooling system
— CFL and LED lighting
— Insulating dual-panel, low-E glass windows and doors
— Water-conserving low-flow faucets and dual-flush toilets
— Rain water and gray water collection
— Wind turbine
— Solar roof panels
— Planted insulated roof
— Energy Star appliances
Your home: When upgrading or replacing systems in your home, check out green alternatives that might cost a little more now but offer substantial savings in the long run.
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