My interest started just a few years ago when my family visited the Museum of Science
I was always one of those kids who would begged and plead to their parent’s every time they passed one of those new giant mansions, to buy it. I always wanted a newer, hip, unique house. I had a fine house, it served its main purpose but it was nothing special.
When I saw the smart home I was flabbergasted; I had NEVER seen anything like it. It was made of many materials, and had a funky design that made it look really modern. When taking a tour of the house, I made sure to put my best listening ears on. Almost EVERY item in the house served a purpose and was eco-friendly. Everything down to the floor, table, chair materials, and wall panels were perfectly planned and had a great eco-friendly reason for being there. I was really envious of this house. All the other big mansions that I had ever seen were put to shame. This one beat it all.
Since the first time I went to visit in 2007, I have been back 5 times. The museum is always changing the furniture, just to prove that there are a lot of eco-friendly materials and options out there. My family has made small adjustments to our home, such as the kind of lights we use.
What I didn’t know was that there were tons of these “smart houses” all over the United States
Not only do these "smart eco friendly homes exist in the US but the ideas are being used and adapted in many other countries. Check out this video, it features a man in china that lives in a 300sq feet apartment but has 24 "rooms". I promise you won't be disappointed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9qnWg9kak
This is a look inside his small flat in Hong Kong.
These are some of my favorite looking "smart homes" from around the world. Be creative, be inventive, be earth friendly.
The mastermind behind the smart home in Chicago
In the smart home at the Museum of Science
Solar panels- They are placed on the roof and create enough energy to power the majority of the entire smart home.
Skystream turbine- harnesses wind and turns it into electric energy for the home.
Nix- digital frame that turns off when it doesn’t sense human presence.
LED lights- last longer and are 90% more effective than incandescent lights.
FLOR carpet tiles- uses non-offgrassing, recycled materials, and doesn’t harbor mold or mildew.
Low-Flow Faucets- save thousands of gallons a year.
There are many more items then the ones listed above. As I said earlier, almost EVERYTHING in the house is eco-friendly.
If you are reading this, just hear me out. Maybe this will sound cheesy but hear me out. Take the time out of your day or make the effort to change SOMETHING in your life. WE are the future. If you're a kid suggest something to your mom or dad and if you are an adult take the initiative. Our world NEEDS our help and we are the only ones who can help it. Thanks so much for reading :)
ENJOY! Try to make a difference!
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