Some of the many features of this home include rastra block constuction, a rain
water catchment system, photo voltaics, wind generator, back - up generator,
solar hot
water,
solar food drying racks, Jotul woodstove, in - floor radiant
heating if so desired (but never used), natural lighting, greenhouse entry, gray -
water system, composting and regular flush toilets, private septic system, kitchen composter,
solar refrigerator & washing machine, cell phone service, internet service available
via satellite or wireless service and so much more.
Many places use
solar water heaters, and there are also concentrated
solar power plants that generate electricity directly from the sun's
heat rather than
via PV, so the total amount of
solar power is actually higher than the PV number alone.
the roof is designed for
solar hot
water panels used to
heat not only the pool, but also the module,
via radiant
heat tubing beneath the bamboo flooring (this supplements the
heat - generating fireplace).