Members of the OSU Solar Decathlon Team, Deanna Hinkle and Dave Nedrow, discuss the passive systems in Solar House I, with emphasis on the Operable Louvers and Trombe Wall.
@n7app I think the question to ask contractors in your area is do you have the expertise to build around the principles of passive solar design and a tight building envelope?
5 months of research tells me:
1) SIPS for walls and roof provide highest R value and high cost efficiency.
2) Solar gain windows on the south side will heat your home for free.
3) Thermal mass inside your home store that heat. Ex: concrete, stone, water.
Are there any companies that will actually design and build such a home? We are looking forward to build a home in Washington State. We hope to build in an energy efficient way.
@n7app I think the question to ask contractors in your area is do you have the expertise to build around the principles of passive solar design and a tight building envelope?
5 months of research tells me:
1) SIPS for walls and roof provide highest R value and high cost efficiency.
2) Solar gain windows on the south side will heat your home for free.
3) Thermal mass inside your home store that heat. Ex: concrete, stone, water.
4) Use small heat recovery ventilation.
5) A small woodstove.
donsjuand 1 year ago
lol i thought it was oklahoma state
iwantosavemoney 1 year ago
this is great how can i get involved i would like to take a class and it is in oklahoma that is awsome
iwantosavemoney 1 year ago
Are there any companies that will actually design and build such a home? We are looking forward to build a home in Washington State. We hope to build in an energy efficient way.
n7app 2 years ago