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Green passive solar Questions

I am building my home, and I wish to have solar installed now or in the future. What does solar orientation mean?

— Patty Smith Augusta, MI

Florian Speier

Answered by Florian Speier

Zeitgeist Sustainable Residential Design

April 11, 2011

Our new cabin is 38' long facing south to Lake Superior. We want to see EVERYTHING and maximize solar gain. How mch is too much glass?

— Bob Skow Saint Cloud, MN

Answered by Danny Kelly on October 19, 2011

I am building my home, and I wish to have solar installed now or in the future. What does solar orientation mean?

— Patty Smith Augusta, MI

Answered by Florian Speier on April 11, 2011

What energy-efficient practices can I use to keep my building cool in a hot climate?

— Kristian Lawrence Zion, IL

Answered by Hamid Kashani - AIA, LEED Green Associate on April 5, 2011

I am planning to build a modular home. Passive solar, smartglass, geothermal system, radiant floor heating desired. Can you give advice?

— merri Norfolk, VA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 24, 2011

Would you recommend passive solar design for North Texas?

— tungtruong Grand Prairie, TX

Answered by Randy Potter on January 6, 2011

Which way should we orient our green home in Boca Raton, FL?

— MH Holliston, MA

Answered by Randy Potter on December 9, 2010

I have five 4x6 sheets of old solar panel glass. What can I do with them to heat my house?

— Lynn Jackson Carson City, NV

Answered by Randy Potter on October 10, 2010

What is the difference between windows that are used in green homes versus those used in homes that are not green?

— Lamont Bellevue, NE

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on October 6, 2010

I'm building a home and want to have a passive solar greenhouse added to the south side. What configuration tips can you give?

— RP Williamson Denver, CO

Answered by Florian Speier on July 31, 2010

I'm hearing a lot about "Passive House" designs these days. Is this the same as a passive solar house design?

— Cheryl Olympia, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on April 17, 2010

 
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