Alternative Energy - Feeling the Heat

New Hudson home built with environment in mind - Pierce County Herald
The German-made, triple-pane windows are expected to let in 64 percent more solar heat than they allow to escape. Parts of the nearly floor-to-ceiling, south- and west-facing windows will be covered on sunny days in the summer to keep out excess heat

“SOLARHAUS 50+” Special Exhibition: Solar Heating Takes - Earthtimes (press release)
The special exhibition centers on the SOLARHAUS 50+ concept, through which a house can cover at least half of its heating needs using solar heat. This can be realized most easily in new buildings, though even existing buildings can gain the title

This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 6:06 pm and is filed under Solar Heat.