Resource Efficiency
Examples of this pattern in action:
Eco-Home
Eco-Home is an on-going living research center that demonstrates ecological living in an urban environment. The Eco-Home is a restored and retrofitted California style bungalow, circa 1911 that shows us how simple but wise property improvements can make your home warm, friendly yet environmentally sound and healthy. This historic home incorporates solar hot water heating, photovoltaic panels, ultra low flow water systems and other energy and water conservation measures. This "pioneering" home has hosted over 10,000 guests since opening it's doors to the public in 1988.
Organizations whose work incorporate this pattern:
Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development
References:
Desimone, Livio D and Frank Popoff. Eco-Efficiency: The Business Link to Sustainable Development. MIT Press. Cambridge, MA. 2000.
von Weizsacker, E.U., A.B. Lovins and L.H. Lovins. Factor Four: Doubling Wealth, Halving Resource Use. Earthscan/Rocky Mountain Institute. London, UK. 1997.
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