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Eco friendly homes in Spain.How eco friendly do you want to make your home in Spain? |
High insulation construction
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Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is a lost shuttering system incorporating precision moulded polystyrene (EPS Insulation) as an integral part of the construction process. The ICF stones are set out to the approved plan and pump-filled with concrete. It is today's most cost effective and energy efficient structure. More information |
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| Geo Thermal heating
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Geothermal heating has been used since Roman times as a way of heating buildings and spas by utilizing sources of hot water and hot steam that exist near the earth's surface.here such geothermal resources are available, it is possible to distribute hot water or steam to multiple buildings. In recent years, the term Geothermal heating has frequently been used to refer to the heating and cooling that can be achieved through the use of a Geothermal heat pump. More information |
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Save water outside
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Up to 60 percent of household water is used outdoors, much of which is wasted. Using water conservation techniques in the garden will save you money, time and effort and ultimately benefit every living thing. As this link will show, there are many easy ways to reduce outdoor water use and many ways to collect outdoor water to re use for your garden. More information
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Save water inside
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Reducing water consumption in the home is a simple and easy way to decrease water and energy bills and reduce your household's impact on the environment. Scarce water resources are conserved reducing the need to dam rivers, less waste water is produced and treated at sewage plants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Low cost water reduction can take place in every household, often with costs recouped through water and energy savings within one year. More information |
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Appliance advice
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Environmentally friendly appliances: We all know or think we know how to save energy and what to look for in our appliances, but do we? Household appliances, many of which are referred to as ‘white goods’, account for the majority of household energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By choosing these appliances carefully and with the environment in mind you can save money and reduce your environmental impact without compromising lifestyle. More information
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Lighting tips
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Household lighting energy use is increasing due to the construction of larger homes and the installation of more light fittings per home. Most homes could probably reduce the amount of energy they use for lighting by 50 percent or more.Good lighting is about more than just light levels. The same level of light can provide effective or ineffective lighting. Some lighting can make rooms flat and featureless even when it's bright. More information
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| Solar Power | Solar power (also known as solar energy) is a source of energy that uses radiation emitted by the Sun. It is a renewable energy source that has been used in many traditional technologies for centuries. It is also in widespread use where other power supplies are absent, such as in remote locations.More information |  |
| Waterless toilets | Doesnt sound very attractive does it? These arent used much in Europe but they do work and if used correctly...do not smell!! More information |  |
We can install any eco friendly device you can think of to make your home as eco friendly as you need. Build with a differance and make a differance! |
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