Chicago’s Greenest Home Now Open!

Chicago’s Greenest Home Now Open!

Chicago's Greenest Home Now Open!
Would it get your back up if we told you that Europe has been light years ahead of us in conservation of natural resources? Probably not since you don't see how or why it should apply to you. But whether you're wealthy or poor, today and especially in the future, pinched will take on a meaning your never imagined. Maybe you should consider downsizing your lifestyle before you're forced to. For many it's already too late. You educate your children for their futures; why not educate yourself for yours?

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Chicago's Smart House website gives you the tools and makes the research absolutely fascinating! From the roof down to the edible landscape, this house has technology that practically makes it run itself; monitoring all the systems and controlling them in sync to maintain the most conservative usage. Don't think that by living conservatively you'll be doing without. On the contrary! You may have even more than you have today! The beauty is that you can do it by increments if you can't start with a modular home now.

Some doable increments are to cook with an induction cooktop and a convection oven; use a refrigerator with an energy mode and a vacation mode; grow vegetables in an Earthbox anywhere you have outdoor space. Install a programmable thermostat. Replace your energy eating hot water heater with a tankless water heater -proven over decades in Europe for dramatic savings. But wait until you see the new technology! We're guessing you'll be stunned!

Source: www.msichicago.org