Passive cooling/ Discussions

How do you install earth tubes for passive heating and cooling?

...passiveheating andcoolingto my home. Since On this same website, I see that there have been a few projects in Colorado, so I'm hoping you can direct me to so...

Posted by Nancy Arevalo Aug. 19, 2021 Passive solar home design 7反应

What is the right amount of insulation for a house?

...passively heated Edelweiss Demonstration house that covers the basic principles ofpassiveheating andcoolingconcept and design. Hi, thanks for the response. ...

Posted by Ryan Gerbrandt Feb. 11, 2019 Passive solar home design 4 Responses

Can south facing windows and glass doors, double glazed, be used to collect passive solar heat?

...passivesolar basics – How to build apassivesolar home The short story is, that if the sun is coming in your window you are getting somepassiveheat, sim...

Posted by Sue Whall June 5, 2020 Passive solar home design 2 Responses

If a passive house is designed well is it worth the extra cost for Low E window coatings?

...passiveheat gain needs to include apassivecoolingstrategy such as overhangs or sun shades to prevent overheating in summer or you'll be spinning your wheels...

Posted by Joe Van Kuren 6月7日, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 Responses

Was the Kenogami House Worth the Cost?

...passiveheating . The house is certified LEED Platinum but also meetsPassiveHouse l evels of performance (and then some), but it does go beyond what we cons...

Posted by dean c March 22, 2019 Planning and Design 1 Responses

What is the Kenogami House heating system?

...passivesolar heat. How well did that experiment work at collecting excess heat? It was also mentioned using the radiant hydronic floor, moving purposely heat...

Posted by dean c March 22, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 Responses

How do you calculate window height and location for passive solar heating?

...PassiveSolar Home Design If it's mid-September and you are calculating this now, does that mean you are still in the design phase or have you started buildin...

Posted by Daniel Gardener Sept. 12, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 Responses

Should I use an air source heat pump in a Passive House?

...PassiveHouse , you can for sure trim that down. In some areas, achievingPassiveHouse Certification allows you to bypass normal building codes, so your locati...

Posted by Iain cunningham March 27, 2019 Heating and cooling 1 Responses

Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

...coolingsensation. Here is a short video on ceiling fans , they are an integral part of the heating andcoolingstrategy of our Edelweiss demonstration house .

Posted by S McIntyre April 2, 2019 Ventilation 1 Responses

What are the most cost-effective green building strategies in new home construction?

...coolingzones to minimize energy use. Is this still recommended in a green Ontario home? If so, is it best to use 3 different heating andcoolingunits, or simp...

Posted by M T Nov. 4, 2019 Concept and design 3 Responses

How do you keep concrete house walls from getting too hot in hot climates?

...passiveheating andcoolingsolutions that we can recommend once the house is already built unfortunately. The only thing I could think of would unfortunately b...

Posted by Florence A. Hawkins May 14, 2021 Passive solar home design 1 Responses

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...coolingadvanced enough to be a viable, cost effective option for an average 2300 sq ft residential house? Hydronic radiantcoolingcan be done, but we would st...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 Responses

Is installing a venting skylight to release hot air from my a home a good idea?

...passiveventilation andcoolingsuggestions. Here is another article that will help you a lot I think - How to keep a house cool with no air conditioning

Posted by Fred Velsen Aug. 28, 2021 Ventilation 1 Responses

is there a SketchNanoGard Review?

Hello! We're looking for ways to up the energy efficiency of our building. We've looked at the typical options, but we are also exploring some more unconvent...

Posted by Island Lake June 24, 2020 Windows and doors 1 Responses

How much does it cost to build an Earthship?

...Passivesolar home design basics All you need to know aboutPassiveHouse How to build a greenhouse in a cold climate

Posted by Robin Skidmore Dec. 17, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 Responses

Are there any updates on the progress of the second demonstration house?

I am most curious about the effectiveness of the air tube floor heating system. The house is now standing, it is the first house built of our new prefab modula...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 2 Responses

的被动何me prefab kits are available in Quebec?

We are looking to build apassivehome in Gore Quebec and are looking for a builder to guide us through our best options for prefab materials / kits. All of th...

Posted by Shawna Dunbar June 16, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

What options are there for pre fab Passive House kit designs?

...PassiveHouse on the property and then work on converting the main structure (with a cement block foundation and piers) into a garage with a 550 sq ftpassiveh...

Posted by Kim MacKay Dec. 27, 2019 Planning and Design 1 Responses