We are so used to live in the city that making changes in our routine would be very difficult. But it is possible.

There are people who live in the forest, in the jungle, others in the desert, others on lakes and, still others at the poles.

Living in any of these ecosystems is possible, if you know how to take advantage of their resources.

Thanks to the inventiveness of the human, the observation of the adaptability of plants and animals, and to trial and error; we can enjoy both the highest technology and simple mechanisms that help us have a better quality of life.

A sustainable home, must follow certain rules:

1. That it generates and regulates the natural resources of the environment in which it is located. (Which helps to conserve the ecosystem).

2. Its planning and design. The environment where it will be built is evaluated to make the most of natural resources, without depleting them.

3. Its materials, must be of low impact, but of quality. The most common are: stone, concrete, mud, adobe, bamboo, and ceramics. You can even add elements of recycled material.

Can you imagine living without gas tanks to heat your water when you bathe?

With a little planning, you can devise a solar water heating system, in order to have hot water at any time.

You can even create a water collection system in your sustainable home, for garden irrigation and house cleaning as well.

Some elements as examples of sustainability in a home are:

Photovoltaic systems to generate energy: solar cell panels, with their batteries and inverters, which can produce energy to charge cell phones, turn on lights, fans, etc.

Orchards and greenhouses: the creation of an urban garden, for example, allows, in addition to providing food, to take advantage of spaces that are not occupied, such as terraces and patios. In apartments or buildings, it is also possible to create vertical gardens.

Implementation of waste management. people are increasingly concerned about the ecological footprint they leave on the environment, that's why the communities learn to manage their waste in order to take advantage of it as much as possible.

Solar cookers/ovens: to save electricity and better use of nutrients in food using the sun's energy. You can prepare your food in them in many ways, except frying.

Dry toilets: no complications in installation, maintenance, or repair of drainage systems. These also reduce the contamination of the water in the subsoil (aquifers) and organic by-products can be obtained from them (fertilizers).

Benefits of having a sustainable home:

Reduction of felling of trees and use of firewood.

Less polluting gases.

Temperature regulation in the house

Savings in the economy, (less bills to be paid).

Create a healthier environment, change the habits of communities and the way of seeing the world.

You don't need to live isolated to have a sustainable house. If you are interested in sustainable real estate, contact us, at Century 21 Caribbean Paradise, we have the best options for you.