How do you test if an eco house is really and eco house?

Answer 1

Eco home usually replies to buildings that use sustainable design/ green design. The concept is to increase the efficiency of resource use and reduce the impact to environment and to occupants' health. If you want to check how eco is your house, you might check the LEED rating system. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system is developed by the U.S. Building Council for both new construction and existing building. Check these articles to know about LEED, http://ecohomeresource.com/2008/03/leed-the-way.html http://ecohomeresource.com/2009/02/leed-certified-homes-and-neigh.html then, go to LEED official site to download the checklist: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19