Get Inspired by These Sustainable Homes Architecture

The definition of sustainable here is that the homes are designed to reduce the overall impact during the construction of the house. This would mean that it should not compromise the needs of the next generations. A sustainable home should meet certain objectives. First, there should be an efficient use of energy, land, water and other resources. Second, there should be degradation in pollution and greenhouse gases. And lastly, the health of the occupants should be protected. The building should be resource-efficient from the building itself to its design. So when you think of building a new home, choose carefully who is going to carry out the job for you and professionals who know the importance of building Sustainable Homes.  Here are just few Sustainable Homes ideas and their architectural features including structures.

1. The Ikaros House

This is called the IKAROS house. The house was made by the University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim. It produces the energy that the house needs. This is through solar panels, vacuum insulation panels and efficient mechanical systems. It also includes natural ventilation. This house is found on Germany.

2.  The Ultimate Desert Structure

This house is located in the desert of Pioneer town. This sustainable house was designed by Architect Lloyd Russell and called this house the ultimate desert structure. This house is made of recycled materials. The doors are made of glass to bring the outdoors in and further cool interiors.

3.  Futuristic Sustainable Home

This futuristic sustainable home in Sydney that displays life by consuming less, wasting less and relying on alternate forms of energy for a comfortable home. The design is warm and made of wood. The lights are low-powered LED which would give a contemporary appeal. It has a rainwater harvesting system.

4. The Iseami House

This beach villa is in Costa Rica and located in a small hill above the ocean. The house is independent to humid environment. It has plenty of green and sustainable features.

5. Planet Friendly House

This gorgeous New Forest is a soothing sight and will give you serenity due to its Zen inspired design. This planet-friendly house is surrounded by lush green surroundings.

6. The Hover House

The Hover House  is located in Los Angeles, California. The space outside was maximize. This was possible by creating a volume that seems to hover above the ground level. The aim of the project is to showcase sustainability.

7.  The Amazing Residence

This beautiful house is located in South Africa. The architect took advantage of the wonderful landscape and created a house that would communicate with the natural environment. The house is based on green and sustainable features and at the same time, obeys the rules of contemporary design.

8.  Chuckanut Ridge House

The solar panels here are considered to be an alternate solution. The house is called the Chuckanut Ridge House designed by Prentiss Architects.

9. This Fin-cube House

This Fin-cube house is located in Italy. This house implies low energy consumption with a minimal carbon footprint. The interior design is minimal but still provides what a city life has.

10.  An Integrated Farmhouse   

This house is located on the Swiss countryside. The designer considered the privacy needed by the inhabitants. The upper floor has a 40 degree inclination and the top rests on the first rectangular floor. This sustainable house has two floors. This is an integrated farmhouse in a rural setting.