2.  Windows  Roof  Energy Source  Exterior Landscaping

7.  Solarban 70XL Windows Lets sunlight in but not air. Better than Double pane. Good insulator  Solarban 70XL Skylights Lets in light from the sky better than wall windows. Good insulation.  Larger Windows More sunlight can enter the room thus less lights are needed/

8.  Solar Panels Creates electricity from the sunlight. Connected to the generator.  Solarban 70XL Sky Lights Lets in light from the sky better than wall windows. Good insulation.  Recycled Roof Tiles Ecofriendly Ergonomic  Roof Garden Helps cool the house. Helps catch rain water.

9.  Electric Generator Powered by Solar Panels, Geothermal Water Tank and Rain Water Tank. Creates energy in to electric batteries.  Solar Panel Creates electricity from the sunlight. Connected to the generator.  Geothermal Water Pipes & tank Powers Electric generator. Receives instant hot water.  Water Tank Collects rain water. Power Electric generator.

10.  Less Trees More sunlight to skylights, windows and Solar panels. More natural heat. More flower garden.

11.  Appliances  Windows  Floor plans/Walls  Overhangs  Lights  Insulation Figure 1:Original kitchen of Hayden’s House

13.  Energy Star fridge and freezer: Less electricity used for two separate fridge and freezers.  Energy Star dish washer: It can control the amount of water used and electricity.  Electrical oven: Less gas used, therefore can be powered with Solar Panels instead of using polluting gas. Figure 2: Energy Star Logo (Allrecyclingfacts)

14.  SolarBan 70XL: Lets sunlight in but not outside air Better than original double pane Good insulator  Larger Windows: Lets more sunlight in big rooms so that less electricity is used for lighting Figure 3: Solar Ban 70XL (productconstruction)

15.  Less small walls: It lets more sunlight get in the whole room or house. The sunlight can spread throughout the room more easily therefore using less electricity for lights.

16.  It can be taken off letting more sunlight inside the house throughout the room to heat it during the winter so that less heating is used, and you can put it so that less sunlight comes in so that it makes it cooler and therefore use less air conditioning. Figure 4: Window Overhangs/awnings (durasol)

17.  Energy Star light bulbs: We are using Energy Star light bulbs that are CFL (Fluorescent Light bulb) that will save more than 40$ in electrical cost over a year (for one year) and save more than 45% of energy than original light bulbs.

18.  Fiberglass Insulator: We added fiberglass insulator to the walls because they can really keep some heat from escaping outside of the house. We are using the expensive type of fiberglass because it is more energy efficient. We were going to use the Polyurethane type but is is bad for the environment.

19.  Retractable Windows overhangs: 249$ x4  21 in. x 46 in. Skylight: 343$ each x2  Sunforce 246-Watt Solar Kit with Sharp Modules: 1399$ for 2. x3  EcoSmart 14-Watt (60W) Daylight CFL Light Bulbs (4- Pack): 7.97$ each x4  Owens Corning R-38 Kraft 12 in. x 24 in. x 48 in. Batts in Bag Insulation: 60.48$ each x3  Energy Star Profile 25.8 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel: 2198.00$  Energy StarBuilt-In Tall Tub Dishwasher: 698$

20.  Plants: Bamboos, grass…: about 150$  Staircase: 2483$ Total: 11621.32 $

21.  These modifications can really make a difference in the world if a lot of people commit to it. The pollution is a big topic and problem and if everyone tries do do some efforts about their homes the world would be ‘healthier’. Sadly, as we can see in the cost of the houses, it can add up to thousands of dollars to have a great energy efficient house and that is the only problem about it.

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