Green Home Designs - Living inside a greenhouse with Nature House - Idea Snack

Summary

The video introduces the concept of Nature Housing, a sustainable housing solution aimed at reducing environmental impact. It emphasizes how rethinking residential homes can minimize energy waste and emissions while improving quality of life. The home features a climate shell, solar collectors, an ecycle system for water and waste management, and geothermal energy. Additionally, renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines are integrated. Nature Housing is presented as a flexible, evolving solution for self-sustained homes, with potential applications in new builds and existing house renovations.

Takeaways

• 😀 41% of global energy consumption comes from the residential sector, highlighting the importance of improving housing.
• 🌱 Nature Housing aims to address environmental impact through smart homes that focus on material, energy, and water recycling.
• 🌞 The house features a climate shell with automated windows that adapt to weather conditions, optimizing temperature and protecting crops.
• 🍅 The climate shell also provides clean air, shade, and a longer harvest period for fruits and vegetables.
• 💧 The ecycle system treats wastewater (black and gray) and kitchen waste, turning it into a nutritious solution for irrigation.
• 🔥 Wastewater from the system can also be converted into biogas, providing additional energy.
• 🌬️ The geothermal system uses underground pipes to preheat air, contributing to energy efficiency and ventilation.
• ☀️ The house integrates renewable energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, and solar heaters for water and sanitation needs.
• 🏡 Nature Housing is flexible and can incorporate different energy systems to meet diverse sustainability needs.
• 🌍 The project is evolving and aims to offer 100% self-sustained housing solutions while potentially renovating existing houses in cities and suburbs.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of the nature housing project?

The main goal of the nature housing project is to offer a smart home that covers three aspects: material, energy, and ecycle of water and nutrients.

How does the climate shell of the house function?

The climate shell functions as a solar collector, creating a Mediterranean microclimate inside the building. It also protects the living space and crops from weather conditions and uses automated windows to regulate the temperature.

What role do the plants in the climate shell play?

The plants in the climate shell provide clean air, shade, and fruit and vegetables with an extended harvest period.

How does the ecycle system contribute to sustainability?

The ecycle system treats wastewater (both black and gray) and kitchen waste. The treated water creates a nutritious liquid solution used for plant irrigation, and the wastewater can be transformed into biogas.

What is the function of the geothermal air hole system?

The geothermal air hole system uses two 20-meter pipes underground to preheat cold air from outside. This air flows through the greenhouse and living space to provide ventilation and temperature control.

How does the solar heater contribute to the house’s energy needs?

The solar heater provides warm water for sanitation, including showering and washing, reducing the reliance on external energy sources.

What renewable energy sources can be integrated into the house?

The house is flexible and can include solar panels, wind turbines, and other forms of renewable energy.

Where are nature housing projects currently located?

Some nature housing projects are already in existence in Norway and Sweden, with more being built at the moment.

What is the future direction of the nature housing project?

The nature housing project is constantly evolving, with ongoing research and improvements. One goal is to renovate existing houses in cities and suburbs using these concepts.

How does the nature housing project aim to improve global energy consumption?

By rethinking how homes are designed and operated, nature housing seeks to reduce emissions, energy waste, and improve living standards while becoming more connected with nature.