Frank Lerner's Article in Business
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Pros and cons of alternative insulation
I have discussed how passive solar design entails using natural light and heat to regulate the temperature of your home.
While orientation and materials go a long way, the heat your house collects cannot be effectively stored or conducted without proper insulation.
The thermal mass of walls, ceilings and floors determines how well these materials can retain heat when it is hot outside, and release heat into the house when it is cold—thus reducing the need for electrical heating and cooling.
Posted on Oct-22-2010
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Passive House Building Standard – Good for North America?
I just read a great article on the Passive House building standard that’s popular in Europe, and gaining interest in North America. On the surface it sounds like an amazing, forward thinking building standard that will ensure minimal energy consumption in new building construction. Controversially, there are a few areas the standard neglects including water consumption, air quality, building materials, and the building location.
Posted on Oct-18-2010
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How to properly orient a passive solar home
I have previously discussed the application of passive solar design through the use of the interior materials of the house, as well as external landscape and shading devices.
Posted on Oct-12-2010
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