ZeroHouse concept: totally self-sufficient for a cleaner environment
- November 13th, 2007
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ZeroHouse represents an effort to have a house “go green.” Conceptually, at least. Solar panels generate electricity that can last up to one week, provided you live in an area with sufficient sunlight. Gravity pumps replace traditional electrical pumps, sending 2,700 gallons all over the house from bathroom to kitchen to water slide room. ZeroHouse is so green that it doesn’t even bother with florescent lights; it uses LEDs that last up to 100,000 hours before needing to be replaced.
It’s more or less the house of tomorrow, except that it only exists on paper—recyclable paper.
How much of a jerk does it make me to say that I don’t necessarily care about global warming or being friendly toward the environment? I mean, I’m no Captain Pollution, it’s just one of those things that unless I tangible results from me using LEDs, why bother? To help Future People whom I don’t know?
Adam (Who am I?)
8 months ago
I am assuming you are joking about not caring, but just in case your not how about your family, friends or your future generations? You want little timmy swimming to school everyday because where he lives has become just one giant polluted lake?
Anonymous
8 months ago
hot much of a jerk?
no more then you typical average person, self, self, self.
I’m all for recycling and energy conservation, providing manufactures make these `green` products cheaper then the normal otherwise why should i if no one else will.
In the UK i can’t find any LED based light bulbs, do they actually exist or is it a myth
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Jeff
8 months ago
Wow, what an absolutely honest post. I love it, he pretty much just said what most of us are thinking. Dude, I no longer care about global warming or the environment, I feel so much better! Thanks man.
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Mike (Who am I?)
8 months ago
Jeff- You never cared about the environment. Love you buddy!
Anonymous
8 months ago
is there a contest for someone who could not afford this fantastic house.! I work hard and would love it. good pr
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ken (Who am I?)
8 months ago
It would be good pr to have contest for a free green house built for someone who need this . like me !!!!!!!!!!