It is impossible, but to mention, that nowadays, more and more people pay attention to the environmental problems. I mean almost in each sphere of live: cars, technique, industry and even living. So, green building or ecohomes are a common practice.

What it is all about?

As for me, people have finally understood, that natural resources are exhaustible and namely our own children will live in such conditions and breath this polluted air. Some of people have understood. But, it is just a first step. Ecohomes must increase the efficiency of buildings and reduce the use of energy, water, make people healthier (because of the non-toxic materials usage) and environment cleaner.

Sometimes, people even try to use natural materials, peculiar namely to this place. Most people are searching for harmony between nature and themselves, sometimes you will hardly be able to define ecohouse from his not so clean counterpart.

So, while thinking about a green house, take into consideration, the following:

• Materials. They must be exceptionally natural (stones, wood), quickly renewable (for instance, a bamboo or straw), non-toxic, reusable etc. In situation, where it is impossible to avoid usage of artificial materials, try to use only low toxic materials;
• Energy consumption. These houses are aimed to minimize it. Thus, architects adore using big windows, sunlight and even breezes, passive solar.
• Inner systems. Heating and cooling systems must be very economizing. Some people even tend to use rainwater instead of usual water in their toilettes.

And now the list of 10 the most commonly used words in conversations about an ecohouses:

1. Heat exchange systems;
2. Rainwater storage;
3. Solar hot water;
4. Renewable building materials;
5. Energy efficient appliances;
6. Eco cleaning products;
7. Solar energy;
8. Water saving devices;
9. Passive solar architecture;
10. Non-toxic paints.