I'm looking for tips for designing and constructing a more natural or efficient home, or to be pointed toward other resources.

Smaller tips that are budget friendly, not anything too big. Ideas that save money in the long-run but cost upfront aren't good

For example, I read to face the house a certain direction, and you can save money in heating costs if you have one room with lots of windows, and pipe the heated air around.

Another tip would be to spend extra on certain insulation types or extra insulation because you recoup the money fast.

Thanks.