My OperaGreen measures
Friday, May 9, 2008 2:35:24 AM
> Use of ferro-cement slabs, soil cement blocks, laterite blocks and so on.
> Soil stabilised bricks instead of fired bricks.
> Use of prefabricated materials like precast slab roofs.
> Minimal use of steel.
> Avoiding ceramic tiles for less energy intensive materials. These may include certain variety of natural stone relevant to the local availability, Athanagudi and terracotta tiles.
> Use of metal frames for doors and windows as opposed to wood.
> In case of wood, preference must be given to non forest timber like neem, jack, rubber and palm wood.
> Use of non toxic and low VOC paints where required. Usually eco houses are more for surfaces that need not be painted.
> Use of energy saving appliances and fixtures such as water saving fixtures and CFL lamps.
> Recycling kitchen waste and water.
> Rainwater harvesting wherever possible.
> Soil stabilised bricks instead of fired bricks.
> Use of prefabricated materials like precast slab roofs.
> Minimal use of steel.
> Avoiding ceramic tiles for less energy intensive materials. These may include certain variety of natural stone relevant to the local availability, Athanagudi and terracotta tiles.
> Use of metal frames for doors and windows as opposed to wood.
> In case of wood, preference must be given to non forest timber like neem, jack, rubber and palm wood.
> Use of non toxic and low VOC paints where required. Usually eco houses are more for surfaces that need not be painted.
> Use of energy saving appliances and fixtures such as water saving fixtures and CFL lamps.
> Recycling kitchen waste and water.
> Rainwater harvesting wherever possible.
