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If I would make my own sustainable house it would be very minimalist and has nordic furnitures. I always want a house with a big garden surrounded by it so that the place is more called I prefer bamboo trees so even if my house is very nature there is still this aesthetic vibes to it. And, I would also like to have a garden somewhere in the middle of my house. So that the air that flows outside and inside my house are cold enough for me to not use electricity. Then the material of the furnitures would be more of wood instead of metals and plastics.

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I would imagine my home to have a minimalist theme that don't use much electricity and I would only want a story house but is not too spacious. Natural light would just flow through the glass windows, I would also like to put some plants inside just to get some fresh air to circulate around the rooms. A clear view of the city or the countryside would be a dream for me. Also in my home, I will use less plastic, containers for condiments, ingredients, and etc. will be jars in order to save space as well. Having a garden would be a plus :)

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These Serene, Minimalist Apartments in Tokyo Are Filled With Light and Nature — Dwell

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I haven't really thought about what my sustainable house would look like but if I were to imagine it, It would be close to this kind of design. I don't really care if I have a two story or just a Bungalow house. I just want a house that is super comfortable and spacious but not too much just right. I would love to have garden or plants in every corner of my house as much as possible. I would love to live in a house that is feels cozy as possible. I would love if the colors and designs of my house in exterior and interior manner would be pastel or any light colors would do. I would also appreciate it if the materials used to build my house are good for the environment and not toxic.

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A sustainable home for me does not only mean how sustainable a house is constructed but also how it will affect your living situation. Growing up, I’ve always dreamt of having a big and grand home but now, if you dream of having this, sometimes it may get too costly and unsustainable to maintain for the owners.

Though it is not fully described as a sustainable home, one of the houses I really admire for how it was made is the SKY pod. The SKY pod is owned by vlogger and influencer, Kryz Uy-Young and her husband, Engineer Slater Young. The term SKY pod was coined because of their initials which is Slater Kryz Young. I imagine a sustainable house to have big glass windows, that also can fully open up, to surround the house to let the natural light of the sun illuminate the whole house and only start turning on the lights when it starts to get dark. Since their house is situated in a higher part of Cebu, at times, it can get cold which can also be cost-efficient by not using air conditioning and electric fans and can be turned on only when needed. Having an open concept home with proper ventilation is key to lowering energy use. It saves not only money but also energy consumed by the home. Finding alternative sources of energy such as using a solar panel can also be a key feature of a sustainable home.

Another thing to consider with having a sustainable home is being able to utilize all parts of the home. Not only should the home be sustainable but the owners should also practice living a sustainable life. We must be environmentally conscious with what we choose to consume and purchase. We must also apply the 3Rs in our lives and do as much as we can to lessen the waste we produce as well as the use of water and energy.

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I've always wanted a minimalist house that has a great view of the sky. During our previous activity I've mentioned that I love watching the sunset, that's why I want a house that takes advantage of the sunlight with a great view of the sky where I can watch the sunset. I also want my house to bw filled with plants that's not just for aesthetic but also gives a lot of benefits. I wanted to focus on the bedroom or living room where I want to have my own nook where I can relax with my fur babies (cats and dogs).

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A sustainable house for me should promote life, in terms of the people living in it and the surrounding natural environment and its species as well. It should have a space that promotes human well-being by connecting and building a relationship with the rest of the family and with the home. The house should also be an extension of the environment by ensuring a harmonious co-existence with living things and the natural environment.  The house should be made of quality materials to withstand natural disasters and maintain its good condition for the following generations to come. A natural building should also be incorporated in the construction of the house, such as the use of wood, straw, rice hulls, bamboo, stone, and earth materials. The use of local materials is also preferable which ensures that no invasive species was grown within the country and used as raw materials. The house should also be energy-saving by maximizing the use of space and design in a smart matter as well as the use of renewable energy. This may be expensive, however, in the long run, it is much cheaper and better for the family living in it.

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The sustainable house that I imagine has load-bearing walls and stone cladding. The color schemes of my house could complement the natural textures of stones using neutral colors like black, white, and grey. Other characteristics would include high ceilings, bamboo flooring, and solar roofing. All the doors and windows will be made from glass with metal frames. The source of energy would mostly come from solar panels, and the cool breeze would come from the natural air of the wide glass windows and sliding doors that can be opened in front of the house and in the garden area. The open space at the side and at the back of the house would serve as a garden where I can plant different flowers, vegetables, and trees. Overall, this how I visualize my sustainable house. Simple, cozy, and Eco-friendly.

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In general, I would prefer to live in a home that takes advantage of the light and weather. For example, the image attached below is my ideal house because natural light comes in; I can open the window if I need air. In a way, I'll be using less energy. Other than that, I can enjoy the view from outside.

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My ideal for a sustainable house is one that utilizes the space around by shaping the structure of the house to fit the land instead of reshaping and cutting down of trees to build a home as to preserve the natural environment surrounding the building. Having a lot of glass may seem impractical at first, but is actually beneficial in terms of contributing to a natural breeze and can also take advantage of natural sunlight, if solar panel is off budget for you. Also, a sustainable house should have a space for plants as having your own garden can actually be very beneficial in terms of growing your own food and you won't have to go out always to go to the groceries, reducing your carbon footprint. The use of wood as well is more sustainable compared to other materials due to less greenhouse gas emission.

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A sustainable house for me should be able to provide comfort to the family, cater to their needs, and give them space to create wonderful memories. The house should be made out of strong materials to ensure the safety and protection of the members of the household. This will also be beneficial for the owners since the materials will last longer than the other types. There should be a space where people can rest and enjoy their time together. The homeowners should also be able to accomplish their tasks and do the things they enjoy inside their house. I also believe that having enough sunlight, and plants in the house are beneficial to the health and well-being of people.  It is also nice to have a garden where the family can plant fruits or vegetables which they can consume.

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https://images.app.goo.gl/3fqdPnFi95beXhrUA

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An Ideal sustainable house for me is inspired by the ZEB Pilot House located in Norway. As seen in the picture below, the house looks unique but still has that atmosphere of being a home. Besides its physical features, I admire its functional side because of solar panels and collectors located in the sloping roof surface clad. I imagine this kind of house because our way of living is highly dependable on electricity and use of energy, to be exact. Thus, this is kind of house I would imagine as a sustainable home, since it makes use of solar panels and collectors that help in gaining and using energy for its inhabitants.

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Although the instructions asked for MY ideal sustainable home, I can't help but mention "The Skypod". This house is owned by celebrities by Slater and Kryz Young. In the vlog (link below), it was mentioned how they aspire to have a glass house because of its sustainability and its reliance to the sun. Due to its transparency, their energy usage are declining. The materials used for their house are also sustainable materials that would benefit the house in the long run and is low maintenance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JaU8dmrftE

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For me, a sustainable house is environmentally healthy, easy to maintain, has enough space, and I can feel safe and secure in. I want my sustainable house to be in a convenient location within a nice neighborhood or preferably somewhere secluded where there are lots of trees and plants surrounded. The picture I chose is somewhat near to my dream house, it looks fresh and has enough sunlight going in the house, meaning it will lessen the need to use electricity to light up the place.

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A sustainable house for me has to be first,  comfortable for family life, environmentally friendly meaning there are alternative energy resources and is sustainably designed. As you can see from the picture below, the interior is very intricate and there appears to be a garden in and out of the house. This may be also where the owners grow their own food ( vegetables, fruits and such.) which is a good thing for the environment. The home itself looks very natural, there even appears to be some firewood as an alternative for gas.

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9 ideias para criar um jardim de inverno em casa

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My idea of a sustainable house have a lot of spaces where you can feel and breath the fresh air, have plants all around it, huge windows to allow natural light inside, less use of technology, install solar panels in order to conserve energy and to also lessen the electric bill and also have an area where i can grow vegetables and fruits.

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The idea of having a sustainable house always comes to my mind whenever I think of building my own house. It is because aside the fact that it helps in lessening the bills, I also want to help our environment and it is one of my ways in showing it. So, if I’m going to build my own house I want it to have green roof because it not just absorbs rainwater and provides habitat for wildlife, it is also aesthetically pleasing landscape that can help people inside my house in decreasing stress since I’m also planning my house to have a lot of big windows to use more of natural light. Other than that I also love the idea of using solar panels in order to conserve energy.

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A sustainable home for me depends on the "context" where this is being applied. For example, in the Philippines, one way to be sustainable in architecture of homes would be the application of solar panels as we have sunlight many hours of a day. In places where sunlight is very limited, their concept of sustainable house may vary. For me, a sustainable house would mean windows all over the house to allow natural light to come through and air flow, instead of having garage it could be used for gardening and sustainable engineering system. Like integrating solar panels or eco friendly furnish like paints.

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A sustainable home of what I imagine is a spacious but comfortable home that consists of natural breeze of air, plants, and things that are reusable for a more eco-friendly home. What I like about this home is that it doesn't use that much energy due to the natural light and huge windows and the outside of the house can be a mini garden that you can plant vegetables on pots  which is accessible for us to get.

photo source: https://homeadore.com/2017/11/02/house-ben-callery-architects/

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Most people assume that a sustainable house is much more expensive than traditional houses, but I personally think that building a sustainable home is mostly centered on maximizing the elements in your environment. My ideal sustainable house would surely have features that will allow natural light and air to seamlessly enter the home so as to minimize our reliance on electricity. I also imagine it to have ample backyard or front yard space where we could plant herbs and vegetables that are guaranteed safe and would save us a trip to the market.

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Sustainability is when you look out to protect our natural environment, human and ecological health, while driving innovation and not compromising our way of life. I would like to build a house with a lot of trees and minimal technology as possible. I would invest in solar panels to help save energy and I would like to make my waste as little as possible.