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Alpine Meadows: Green retreat goes off the grid with solar power

Alpine Meadows is a Solar-Powered Retreat

Having a retreat in the scenic woods near Lake Tahoe is in itself a great way to get close to nature. But if you can build such a space in the heart of American wilderness without causing any harm to the beautiful flora and fauna around, then all the more better. Built by CCS Architecture, the Alpine Meadows not only uses construction methods that reduce material wastage and fit into the wild perfectly, but it comes equipped with a solar rooftop that ensures that both the electric and heating needs are fuelled with green power.

Cross ventilation features and proper construction techniques that tap into passive heat conservation techniques ensure that the amount of reliance on artificial heating and cooling needs is reduced to a large extent. Spread over 2,250 square feet, the construction of this green hub in the woods has set its owner Bryan Southwick by $650,000. That of course is money well spent as he got himself a cool vacation home that is effectively a zero-energy edifice.

With specially crafted place for an entertainment unit, a bookshelf and a wonderful fire place that will add to the warmth of Alpine meadows, you can rest assured that you get the best in terms of comfort and style. The 600 feet of photovoltaic panels should inspire more individuals who sport holiday retreats close to nature’s abode to clean up their act and amalgamate luxury with energy-saving and emission-reducing features which will cut down on both pollution and the bills in the long run.

Via: Jetsongreen

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