What would it take to re-model a normal suburban home into a sustainable eco-home?

That’s what this page is dedicated to exploring. I am going to be researching all of the modifications that can be made to a regular home - and detailing them here - complete with products, pricing, and discussion.

Why? For two reasons. One - I want to undertake this project myself when I buy my own home, so why not do the research now, so that I’m ready to go when that time comes? Two - to share what I find with others and become a useful resource for others who want to do the same!

I’d love for you to get involved! How? By telling us what you would want in your dream sustainable home, and telling us about the changes you have made, how they have worked, and how much they cost/save!

Check back regularly for updates - this is an ongoing project, folks!

The Ideal Sustainable Suburban Home

To begin… our list of desirable/possible modifications…

• Solar Hot Water
• Solar Power
• Tanks
• Greywater System
• Toilet-top Sink
• Compost Chute? (is there such a thing…
• Insulation
• Contained Fireplace
• Eco Light Bulbs
• House design - eaves, orientation to the sun, air-flow modifications, attached greenhouse/glasshouse, trellises, heat-bank for winter warming…
• Composting Toilet
• Car - convert to vegetable oil fuel