GREEN HOME WITH ENERGY SAVING DESIGN - ECO HOMES IN JORDAN

Abstract

Aside from harnessing the earth's richest energy source — sunlight — green builders and designers examine a number of issues to make a building eco-friendly. Building materials are a huge concern. Even today, the building industry in the United States uses up forty percent of all raw materials. Any reduction through the use of sustainable, recycled materials will have a huge impact on resource preservation. Durability is another issue; if environmentally-friendly materials need to be replaced frequently, then they become less and less efficient. Good location is a central component of eco construction. Homes should be close to the community or public transportation to reduce the need for driving and they should be in a place that will not harm the environment around them. Green homes should also be designed to encourage recycling, manage water use, and minimize energy use, in this paper we will present a new design for Eco Homes in Jordan