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What are some features of eco-friendly houses?

I’m doing a project on advantages of eco-friendly houses and I need help. Can someone give me some features of these houses that are significantly environment-friendly? I already have -

Replace all lights with energy efficient light bulbs. Make sure all windows are at least double glazed and has no air infiltration. You can get special window glazing that has high R-values. Made sure exterior doors don’t have air infiltration. Make sure walls and roof are well insulated, if house is raised off ground add insulation below floors. Use renewable materials, low flush toilets, fausets & shower heads. Adding a water less urinal might be a good idea if it will be well used. Roof overhangs can be extended or retrated to let sun light in during the winter and keep it out during the summer. In USA west walls can get very hot helping to heat house during summer. By planting tall trees next to west wall can help shade wall. Consider solar panels and/or wind power. Compost all organics and use it as fertilizer. Use low water landscaping. Consider using grey water for landscape water.

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