In this article, originally published in Scientific American, Amory Lovins dispels the myth that protecting the earth's climate will force a trade-off between the environment and the economy. Instead, he shows that efficiency is profitable.

Link: http://www.rmi.org/rmi/Library/C05-05_MoreProfitLessCarbon

Link to Khun Soontorn Boonyatikarn'Thai Solar House, Photos Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/95976276@N00/sets/72057594061086267/

Time to think "small" again...

as in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Is_Beautiful

And what cost to build that house?

koolbreeze

Contact Dr. Boonyatikarn Soontorn

Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University

254 Phayathai Road , Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 66-2218-4370-2, Fax: 66-2218-4302

http://www.arch.chula.ac.th/mainindex_en.php#

Having a problem website directory, try calling university for appointment. I'm sure it would be worth your while to meet with Dr Boonyatikarn or staff regarding energy efficient house design & construction costs.

Thanks Geee for wiki url