It’s not an everyday affair that we take up restoration work at our houses. So, whenever such activity is planned, one must try and make changes keeping in mind the eco-friendly aspect of the same. Below are mentioned few tips (both modern and traditional) that’ll increase the green quotient of your house.
1. Water Harvesting
Such a change will go a long way especially in drought prone states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. Whether you live in an independent home or a flat, water harvesting installations can preserve rain water. Also, are available bathroom fittings like motion sensor faucets, low-flow toilet and shower heads that can replace the regular ones to save water.
2. Proper Ventilation and Insulation
The flow of air and penetration of sunlight brings in positivity in a house. Big glass windows are a good solution and also increase rental and resale value of the property. But glass windows hinder the efficiency of cooling and heating system. As a solution, eco-friendly products like recycled cloth-based, plant-based, and cotton garments can be used for insulation.
3. Energy Saving Appliances
Energy saving appliances can cost a little extra than the standard ones, but with their electricity saving ability you will end up saving much more that the additional purchase cost incurred.
4. Air-Conditioner Care
See that the A/C gets regular service, as it will reduce significant load from the machine. Also, when opting for the new ones see that they have high energy saving rating.
5. Plants
Keep both indoor and outdoor plants in your home. While the inner ones will purifier the air, the outer ones will help keep the house cooler.
6. Alternate Source of Power
These days a wide variety of solar cells are available in the market. People living in independent houses can opt for the slightly bigger ones that can be installed on the roof. While for apartment residents options of solar panels that can be mounted on balconies, windows, etc. are available.
