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The Skyline Residence, which was designed by Belzberg Architects, was designed to be sustainable as well as economic. While definitely larger than life at 5,800 square feet, the house is indisputably gorgeous. Check out the slideshow for a look at the home, both inside and out.

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A zero-energy home is a house designed to generate as much energy as it typically uses. This energy is generated through renewable sources such as wind and solar power, and is used for functions such as lighting, appliances, heating, and cooling. Other renewable sources a zero-energy home may use solar thermal, geothermal, wind, and biomass energy systems.

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If you're concerned about your or your family's laundry habits, take a look at this list of tips for eco-proofing your laundry routine. Whether you're curious about laundry detergents, water temperatures, or green choices for washing machines, I've got you covered.

• Wash your laundry in cold water. Pretreat stains to ensure that your clothes will get clean in one cycle.
• Hydrogen peroxide is effective on blood stains, while rubbing alcohol is good for ink, and Vaseline will aid in removing lipstick stains.
• Washing clothing in cold water has many benefits, including helping to reduce wear and tear on the fabric.
• Most of the energy used to wash clothes is taken up in heating the water — yet another reason to run your load on cold.
• If you can afford it, invest in an energy-efficient washer.
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