Grey water heat recovery

http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/drain-water-heat-recovery

as the hot water goes down the drain, it warms the water coming in.

fiber optics with sun and electric back up.

solar collector on the roof,
Bringing day light to dark areas.
And has an element of electric back up. Low level energy requirements. Floor lighting. Bathroom lighting.
Around kitchen sink and stove.
In areas where light is sorely missed in an extensive power outage.

http://shaikmohasin.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/green-illumination-hybrid-solar-lighting/


unable to pin for pinterest.

Suncalc.net

Cool web site once you get the pin in the right spot! 

Great room

I think I would like the great room to have a possibly free flowing floor plan. Maybe a couch and two recliner love seats that can be easily rearrainged - make way for Christmas tree, all face TV for family movie night, gathered in a circle for book club, or pushed against the walls for wild dancing! 

Alaska house

Just measured our Alaska home. The south side is 35 feet. The west side is 49 feet. Exterior measurements. 

So. 

I'm thinking that 

For lakedell drive, 

for the first floor, 

35 feet along the road - that faces west. 

And 49+ feet facing south.