1. Introduction: Given the importance of sustainable technologies nowadays, I have been studying the topic of sustainable technology as it pertains to residential architecture. Many new innovations in this field have emerged over the past decades, and many more emerge every day. It is important to note, however, that I believe the topic of primary concern in our society is the role of the individual and their responsibility in the home. In other words, I will talk about the homeowner's role in promoting the availability and frequency of energy-efficient systems in the average home. The sustainability market is continually growing. However, this does not mean that technologies are already accessible and available to everyone. We need a plan here in the United States to implement green technologies and make them more available and affordable to everyone.2. The costs of active solar systems: Solar panels have become the symbol of sustainable and ecological technology. Whenever someone says they have a solar system in their home, your mind most likely jumps to the image of solar panels. But solar panels represent a very small part of the technology available to offset our carbon footprint. They sure are great for “going off the grid,” but even with the latest technology, the costs can be prohibitive. In 1980, the price to produce one watt of solar energy was $100. By 1999, that figure fell to $4, and continues to fall at a rate of about 4% annually. In addition to price drops brought on by more efficient technology and supply and demand, there is a 30% federal tax break on the purchase of a solar system. Despite all these positives, the average consumer would remain...... middle of paper ......ohd Hafizal Mohd, Xudong Zhao and Hiroshi Yoshino. “Preliminary study of passive cooling strategy using a combination of PCM and copper foam to increase thermal heat storage in the building facade.” Sustainability 2.8 (2010): 2365-381. Print.Llovera, Jordi, Xavi Potau, Marc Medrano and Luisa F. Cabeza. “Design and performance of an energy-efficient solar residential home in Andorra.” Applied Energy (2010). Print.Okwo, A. and W. O. Soboyejo. “An Alternative Holistic Approach to Affordable Housing: Foam Homes.” Perspectives on Global Development and Technology 5.1 (2006): 1-30. Print.Wang, Xinhao, William Shuster, Chandrima Pal, Steven Buchberger, James Bonta, and Kiran Avadhanula. “Low Impact Development Design: Integrating Suitability Analysis and Site Planning for Post-Development Stormwater Reduction.” Sustainability 2.8 (2010): 2467-482. Press.