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Asheville Passive Solar Homes

November 27, 2011
house 575

This passive solar home was submitted by Brian Knight of Springtime Homes.  It is an efficient, passive and active solar home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Constructed with SIPs (Structured Insulated Panels) it boasts a HERS rating of 47, making it an efficient home with a tightly insulated envelope.   Two different, but...
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A Modernized Solar Homestead

September 29, 2011
Seen with the great porch, Appalachian University built the Solar Homestead for this year's Solar Decathlon competition. The home is on the right hand side of the picture.

Ever wanted to escape from it all, yet have the comforts of modern living?  Appalachian State University built a house that has the best outdoor living space in the Solar Decathlon. The 1000 square foot deck has as much space as the 1000 square foot home.   Inspired by the pioneering spirit of those that...
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