Environmental Sciences, asked by srikantkumar677, 9 months ago

Describe the characteristics of an eco-house.

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Answered by jyotigornal99
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Explanation:

An eco house could include some or all of the following:

Higher than normal levels of thermal insulation.

Better than normal airtightness.

Good levels of daylight.

Passive solar orientation — glazing oriented south for light and heat.

Thermal mass to absorb that solar heat.

Minimum north-facing glazing — to reduce heat loss.

Answered by hotelcalifornia
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The characteristics of an eco-house:

  • Green Building Practices
  • Efficiency
  • Less Waste

Explanation:

  • An eco house is a building which is constructed in a way that its energy need is little.
  • Also the building is made in such a way that the carbon footprint is reduced.
  • These practices incorporate things like the products used in construction,
  • Efficiency can developed with the appliances used in the home. 'Washers, dryers, and HVAC' units all present to the overall 'environmental impact of a house'.
  • This constitutes the 'waste of products' used for better construction.
  • It does not promote the use of substances which are toxic to the environment.
  • The raw materials with which the house is constructed are usually recycled and reused products.
  • In simple words an Eco house is a building which is eco friendly.
  • Such Eco houses has water saving appliances. They also depend on solar cells and solar panels for the electricity running in the home.
  • Such houses are sustainable for the environment .
  • Well known examples of eco houses are- The Pavillion, London, Hemp Cottage, etc.

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