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...video should give you a pretty good idea of how they work, for further research we have other pages where you can learn a bit more about why you need ventilation, and options for how to go about it.  Lunos ductless air exchanger  Building guide page: Understanding home ventilation Canadian supplier Ecogenia

...video from the manufacturer for a better understanding of how they work.      Lunos is the first HRV system that does not require venting air to a centralized core, but rather provides that same service with individual units placed inside your exterior walls, making it the ideal compact HRV unit for reno's and retrofi...

...video below, and compare different models of bidet kits online here.  Now that you know about the water efficiency of bidets, learn more about home water efficiency and conservation of natural resources in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. DIY Home Bidet kits - compare online here Water efficient toilets...

The key to building smaller homes which don't sacrifice quality of life is ensuring that they are designed to make the best use of their space no matter how limited. However, you must also ensure that there is sufficient privacy by eliminating unwanted sound transmission through walls. In this way, smaller homes can g...

...videos here Read more on interior air quality in the EcoHome Green Building Guides Learn how to repair drywall in our guide here Thanks to our sponsor CGC for taking part in the Edelweiss House project.   

We have finished the bathroom counter, floors and shower stalls with a dark slate tile from Glendyne. Slate is a natural stone, so its surfaces have more character and inconsistencies in texture - and at times in thickness - than manufactured tiles. This can mean a bit more effort on the part of installers, but a more ...

The guiding principles during the design of Ecohome’s Edelweiss House demonstration home - passive heating and cooling, healthy living space, affordable to build and operate, resilient and flexible design.  The underlying goal of the Edelweiss House was to design and build a modestly-sized but functional home that wou...

...VIDEOs about passive solar home design & construction here This is the first in a series of videos on passive solar home construction, we begin with passive solar design basics, orienting the future house on the site to take full advantage of the free heat available from the sun while keeping it cool with natural s...

...video explains the relationship between those systems. Thanks to our sponsor Aeratron for providing super efficient and quiet ceiling fans that fit in nicely with the look of this LEED v4 Platinum certified house.  Video from the EcoHome Youtube channel, for help with building LEED high performance homes. Related topic...

...video about choosing the best LED bulbs and DIY lighting fixture installation tips. LED bulbs are here to stay, it's time to make the leap. The colours are warmer now, the bulbs are dimable and the price is coming down. Incandescent bulbs give off lots of unwanted heat, which in summer months makes your air conditionin...

...video shows the steps needed to ensure your green roof will not leak. Watch more Green Building Guide videos from EcoHome on YouTube here The most common building material used for roofing in North America is asphalt shingles, and because of their poor durability they may spend only 15 or 20 years on your roof before...