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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Desino Earle's 'Eco House' Recycles Rainwater, Has Hidden Solar Panels

— February 28, 2009 — Eco
Solar panels aren't the prettiest things for neighbors to view. This eco-friendly home in Spain designed by Desiño Earle tries to conceal the panels by putting them on the slope of the roof.

The 'Eco House' also uses water to cool the living area by running a canal through the home with reclaimed rainwater. Grey water is recycled via a tank in the basement, and the solar power fulfills the electrical needs.

Implications - This innovative structure is groundbreaking for citizens who are eager to adopt green practices into their lifestyles. Not only is this home more gentle on the environment, but it would also be financially wiser in the long run.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Homes - The trend towards eco-friendly homes with features such as cooling canals and hidden solar panels presents opportunities for disruption within the residential construction industry.
2. Green Building Materials - As more consumers seek sustainable homes like the 'Eco House', there is a growing demand for affordable, sustainable building materials that can be used in construction.
3. Home Water Management Systems - The use of a cool canal and grey water recycling system in the 'Eco House' highlights the potential for innovation within the home water management industry.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Construction - The use of sustainable features in the 'Eco House' presents a disruptive opportunity within the residential construction industry.
2. Sustainable Building Materials - As more eco-friendly homes are built, there is a growing need for affordable, sustainable building materials, offering an opportunity for disruption in the building materials industry.
3. Home Water Management - Innovative home water management systems, such as cool canals and water recycling, present opportunities for disruption within the home water management industry.
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