Which of the following is not a personal action for creating a more sustainable home?   installing insulation   caulk and weather-strip   install ceiling fans   remove insulation from hot water heater   buy energy-efficient appliances

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Which of the following is not a personal action for creating a more sustainable home?

 

installing insulation
 
caulk and weather-strip
 
install ceiling fans
 
remove insulation from hot water heater
 
buy energy-efficient appliances
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A sustainable home is most efficient home which is built or retrofitted in a manner that favors resources, optimizes energy and water use, and which will durable and economical over its life. Low-impact and high-performance materials are used in making of this type of homes.

Key elements of sustainable home:

1) Environmental sustainability :

The home is made to  decrease the greenhouse gas emissions,  saving water and energy and decreasing waste generation during construction and during the use of constructed home.

2) Social sustainability :

Built in safety features are provided to avoid injuries. Security elements are provided for improving occupants security and reduction of crimes. Various other features are provided to make the home usable by all people of different age group or with any disability.

3) Economic sustainability : 

Home is made to save the money spent during the construction and over the life of home. To reduce the cost of future renovations, careful planning is required.

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