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4 design concepts and 1 actual home which provide an example of how these design problems might be addressed. Even though these may appear unusual now, as the technology improves, costs will come down and public demand will create a strong desire to utilize these technologies in a socially responsible way. Society must strike an appropriate balance between concern for the environment and energy independence as well as protecting the aesthetics of our neighborhoods. There needs to be a harmonious balance between these important design goals.
These concept studies show a Vernacular E-FAB architectural style with features incorporating wind turbine(s) and solar photo-voltaic panel(s).
Why can't wind turbines and solar panels be appropriately used by single family homeowners in suburban areas? Architects see the objections to noise and aesthetics as design problems to be solved.
WJM Architect's approach to achieving design goals, called Econo-Functional Aesthetic Balance or E-FAB, seeks to create this harmonious appropriate balance between important goals that seem to conflict.
The concepts presented here are not just designs for new homes but are also contemplated as alterations to existing homes.