Greensburg Builds Eco-Homes From Tornado Ruins

When a tornado hit Greensburg, Kansas, in 2007, it destroyed almost the entire town. Thinking green, they decided to rebuild with the environment in mind. The nonprofit GreenTown is going to erect 12 eco-homes that they feel will be a "living laboratory." Each showcases different techniques when being built and the first is the Silo Eco-Home. Used for their office, the 2,000 sq. ft. home will have a 2kW solar electric system, passive ventilation and water saving technology that includes a rainwater harvesting cistern. The walls and roof will be constructed with recycled crushed concrete from the storm itself. Check out their progress via the link and if you are in the area, witness it personally.

Via Greensburg GreenTown

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