1. Earthbag homes: Often seen in rural areas, these houses are made by filling long tubes of earth-based materials with sand or gravel and then stacking them up to make walls.
2. Passive solar design: Many green homes are designed to capture sunlight and convert that energy into heat, using materials like large windows, skylights, and orientation to the sun.
3. Sustainable timber-frame structures: Buildings made from locally sourced and renewable materials like timber can help to reduce the carbon footprint of a home.
4. Natural building techniques: Green architecture in rural settings often involves using materials like straw, cob, or adobe to create natural insulation, and building techniques that minimize waste.
5. Off-grid homes: In remote rural areas, off-grid homes use a combination of solar power, wind turbines, and other renewables to provide energy to the home. These homes often incorporate features like composting toilets and rainwater collection systems to reduce their environmental impact.
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