Amazing Net Zero House in the Canary Islands has On-Site Wind Turbines

<a href="http://www.rodriguezgil-arquitecto.com/Portada.html">Estudio José Luis Rodríguez Gil</a> created this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/zero-energy/">net zero</a> home in the Canary Islands back in 1995, but only recently has a series of gorgeous images of this dwelling surfaced on the web. Called "House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization", the 120 square meter plywood residence was carefully designed to optimize the efficiency of its <a href="http://inhabitat.com/slender-fold-house-boasts-an-extra-thin-rooftop-solar-system-by-team-dtu-at-the-solar-decathlon/">rooftop solar panels</a>, while a basalt stone wall provides protection from the sun and wind.

Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil was way ahead of its time when they designed this net zero home in the Canary Islands

Called the House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, it boasts a huge menu of natural materials and clean energy sources.

A stone wall provides protection against the elements.

The slanted roof maximizes solar gain for the rooftop panels.

On-site wind turbines also generate clean energy.

The home produces zero carbon emissions.

Locally-sourced materials provide excellent thermal massing, contributing to the project's energy efficiency.

This diagram gives readers a sense of how the home achieves its self-sufficiency