Welcome to your Green Home Feature Resource for Tucson Energy Saving Homes. The Energy Efficient Home Design is based on the latest construction techniques with emphasis on optimal use of space and a healthy interior living environment. The Tucson real estate market has Resale and New Build homes avaliable with Energy Saving Features at a great value. We promote homes with Healthy Living Environments and Reduced Monthly Utility Costs. More on the value of High Performing Energy Efficient New Homes.
Mud Adobe Homes
Earth Building Association of Australia (EBAA)
Earth Building is the practice of building using unfired earth material. Earth is used to construct walls, floors, roofs and even furniture, fireplaces and ovens. It is a building technology with an 11,000-year-old history and tradition, which is utilised worldwide. Today it is estimated that between one third to one half of the world’s population are housed in earth homes. learn more ...
Adobe
Scroll to the bottom of this page for great books on Adobe. Adobe is one of the oldest building materials in use. It is basically just dirt that has been moistened with water, sometimes with chopped straw or other fibers added for strength, and then allowed to dry in the desired shape. learn more ...
Adobe Masters
A wealth of information relating to adobe repair and preservation is found here, along with the pros and cons of adobe water-repellents. Here you will also find information on the many different kinds of adobe there is to choose from when deciding to build your own house, along with information on rammed earth. learn more ...
Tucson EcoBroker
- Brian Sharpe
- Your Tucson REALTOR®
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- EcoBroker® Certified
- 520-275-2030
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- 1650 East River Rd
- Tucson, AZ 85718 USA
Strawbale Homes
Strawbale homes can be comfortable and can manage moisture effectively when
designed and constructed properly. They use low embodied energy and low-toxicity
building materials which are usually available locally.
Strawbale Homes
Instantaneous Water Heaters
Easy economic savings can accrue from on-demand water heaters.
Instead of storing hot water, on-demand heaters produce
hot water only when it's needed.
Hot Water Info!
Energy Efficient Windows
Significant economic savings can come from modern windows. Unless recently
upgraded, your windows are likely a major source of heat loss.
more... E-Windows
Programmed Thermostat
saves energy by offering 4 convenient, pre-programmed temperature
settings...
more on... Thermostats
Sealing the Home
is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from
the damaging effects of moisture....
more on... Air Leakage
Efficient Appliances
Both immediate and indirect economic savings can come from energy-efficient
appliances such as refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines,...
more... Efficient Appliances
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