House rotates to keep the sunshine pouring in

Posted Apr 15, 2007 at 1:20PM EST by QJ Staff

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So, what would you do if you're an architect who never has to worry about money (counting 'em perhaps, but not running out of it)? Build a palatial estate of course! That's just what renowned architect Rolf Disch did. He built a Heliotrop house which tracks the Sun. Now, that's something! Disch must really love sunrises and sunsets.

But the house isn't all about looks and aesthetics - it's environment friendly too. Something that would make Al Gore and other environmentalists green with envy. The balcony rail is actually a solar vacuum tube that is used to heat water. The roof is equipped with Photovoltaics that rotate independently to track the Sun - this generate four to six times the energy needed for the house.

Aside from all that, there is on-site composting, chemical free sewage treatment and rainwater catchment in Rolf's estate. This Green house has been Disch's personal residence since 1994.

Via Treehugger

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# GREAT.... — Guest 2007-04-17 09:02

YES...MAYBE THE EARTH WILLL NOT CRUSH IN 25 YEARS IF THIS CONTINUES!!!:p



NO...DONT CARE ABOUT BEING 1ST....ALL PEOPLE WHO SAY 1ST ARE PIECES OF *****!!!!!

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