Ecohouse Tour at Ohio University

Take a peek inside Ohio University's Ecohouse, a model for sustainable living that serves as a student residence and a learning center.
Established in 2005, its mission is to demonstrate affordable, green technology and sustainable living by providing education and outreach for Ohio University, the local community and the Appalachian region.

The Ecohouse's three residents host potluck suppers, open houses and workshops for community members to share information about the technology incorporated into the systems of the house and model a lifestyle that can help the planet.

This spring, Kate Hammond, an Ecohouse resident and Ohio University graduate student in environmental studies, gave the Outlook team a tour of the home.

For more information on the Ohio University Ecohouse, visit www.ohio.edu/ecohouse.

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[NisaMaisara]

Its really great. Go a visit at a green place. 

[NisaMaisara]

Its really great. Go a visit at a green place.

[klambertlewis]

I went to the eco house august 2009 and was glad to see an old house using modern technology (and old). Energy savings can happen with every home, not just new custom "energy savings" built homes.