It
features rain chains for harvesting rainwater, skylights, wide windows for passive cooling, and traditional building methods like earth plaster for humidity control and charred wood siding (shou sugi ban or a scorched - wood technique from Japan) for better protection against the elements.
Rainwater is collected via a slightly sloped roof that directs water into a gutter and
down rain chains and into three large 80 - gallon tanks under the house, for use in dishwashing and showering; this greywater is also recycled.
Michelle Kaufmann also shows you how to ditch your downspout and make your
own rain chain to carry your rain water to your new rain barrel!
but over here in Central
Oregon rain chains are everywhere - and they look so beautiful in the winter time when covered in ice!
how very sad is that... I was intrigued though... They are
called Rain Chains... very strange indeed!!!
The 2 Worst Mistakes Homeowners Make With Their
Copper Rain Chains (Or How to Intentionally Make Them If You Choose To)
And
the rain chains are a cool addition... I have never heard of them before and I live in a VERY rainy state!
Melissa,
The rain chains are very popular here, as we see lots of rain.
One of the big benefits of
the rain chains (besides it's uniqueness) is that is really a lovely sound.
We have
rain chains (on this house and the last).
I love
the rain chains also.
We have
those rain chains on quite a lot of houses in Sydney, bit of lateral thinking I guess.
And
the rain chains are a cool addition... I have never heard of them before and I live in a VERY rainy state!