Tag Archives: eco

Drain Water Heat Recovery

Posted on August 31, 2008 by jeremybell

I’d read very little about drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems prior to this weekend, but after seeing it referenced in some Energy Star documentation I decided to look into a little further. Put simply, a DWHR unit captures heat … Continue reading →

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Shades of Green

Posted on June 27, 2008 by jeremybell

To date, the number one question, comment and critique of this project has been about our “green” commitment. Are we really being “eco-friendly”, or is this all just a vanity project? I suppose one wouldn’t put this all online if … Continue reading →

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How Green is Green?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by jeremybell

What exactly spurs someone to take on a project like this? After 5 years in a small pre-war bungalow, my wife and I decided we wanted more room to start a family. So for us, this project was born out … Continue reading →

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Prefab Considerations

Posted on June 1, 2008 by jeremybell

My first instinct was to investigate a prefab solution when we began this project. I find the concept of prefabricated eco-modern homes very attractive, but living in Toronto definitely limited our options… apparently there aren’t many nearby factories. Who knew? … Continue reading →

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