If you haven't been already, you should definitely go check out the Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry! We finally went to see it last weekend after months of intentions to see it. They showcase amazing innovations in eco-friendly technology. One of my favorites was the indoor composter.
My dream house (unfortunately not my current apartment) has a lot in common with the Smart Home, such as
- native/edible landscaping
- solar energy (passive & photovoltaic)
- radiant subfloor heating
- greywater toilet flushing
- rainwater collection system
Swiss chard comes in such nice colors, and you can eat it too.
The rain barrel has a screen on top to keep mosquitos from breeding in it while letting water in from the downspout.
The Smart Home is to the left of this beautiful oak tree.You can visit the Smart Home until early January 2009. According to our tour guide, it will be reopened later in 2009 to showcase another set of eco-friendly options.
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