Eco-Friendly Barndominium Design: Energy-Efficient Features and Sustainable Materials

Written By Jason Mitchell

In recent years, eco-friendly barndominium design has gained popularity as more people are looking for sustainable living options. By incorporating energy-efficient features and sustainable materials, you can create a comfortable and environmentally friendly living space. Here are some ideas for designing an eco-friendly barndominium:

Use Energy-Efficient Materials: Using energy-efficient materials is an excellent way to reduce energy consumption in your barndominium. For instance, insulated metal panels, energy-efficient doors, and low-E windows can help maintain a comfortable temperature in your home and minimize your utility bills.

Optimize Natural Lighting: Large windows, skylights, and sun tunnels can enhance natural lighting in your barndominium. Maximizing natural light not only helps to reduce energy consumption, but it also adds a beautiful touch to your living space.

Install Energy-Efficient Appliances: Energy-efficient appliances are designed to reduce energy consumption and save you money. Look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR label, which indicates that they meet energy-efficient guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Use Sustainable Materials: Sustainable materials are environmentally friendly and can be used in various ways in your barndominium. For instance, bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled glass can be used to create beautiful and unique features in your home.

Invest in Renewable Energy: Renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines can help you reduce your energy consumption further and lower your utility bills. Investing in renewable energy is an excellent way to make your barndominium more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

At Oak N Steel, we specialize in building custom barndominiums that are designed to meet your unique needs and preferences. Our team of experts can help you design an eco-friendly barndominium that's both sustainable and stylish. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you build your dream home.


Jason Mitchell

Being creative is at my core what makes me, me. I started off my career as a national touring artist that played in a country band. We played on average 180 shows a year for five years throughout the United States and Bahamas. In 2006 signed with a label in Nashville, released a few singles, got featured in some magazines (both national print magazines as well as online publications) and in 2013 my single “Stomp” was picked up and featured as The Pittsburgh Steelers game song. On November 17th 2013, one of my dreams came true as I sang The National Anthem and performed my single “Stomp” on the 50 yard line for a crowd of 50,000 plus people at Heinz Field for The Steelers vs Lions game.

While I was on the road touring in 2008 I started a digital marketing business to help other artists out called Nocturnal Music Group. I primarily focused on social campaigns for musicians and bands, driving traffic to their sites but quickly found myself getting into areas that did not involve music and also being contacted for web design as well.

I fell into photography by chance due to a client needing photos and no one being available to do it. After that I was hooked and have been shooting ever since. I’ve shot artists and bands, weddings and engagements, maternity and new borns, models, products and everything in between. I’ve also been featured in magazines both domestic and in 2020 I became an internationally published photographer.

http://jasonrmitchell.com
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