ASES National Solar Conference 2010
The American Solar Energy Society will be having their annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona from Monday, May 17 through Saturday, May 22nd, 2010.
Author: Keya Lea
Passive Solar Quonset Hut Retrofit
With planning and creativity, almost any structure can be retrofitted with passive solar design elements.
Movement of the Sun
The Earth is rotating around the sun, however, as our planet spins and rotates around the sun, it appears to the inhabitants of Earth that the sun is moving across the sky. Thus, it is often referred to as the ‘movement of the sun’.
Talk to Your Local Building Deparment
While a person may have some really nice ideas of design and building, it’s a good idea to understand local building codes.
Ideas and Background on the Proposed Retrofit
Through the progression of winter and spring, I have thought about different possibilities that would create a warm space on the property.
Passive Solar Sun Room
A southern facing sun room is another method that can be used to integrate passive solar design into a structure.
Ideas for Passive Solar Treehouses
A passive solar tree house would simply be divine, up in the company of the birds and sky.
Off-Grid Passive Solar Earthship
Located close to BLM land with gorgeous views of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, this passive solar, modified earthship-style house is off the grid and generates all of its own electricity. Structure...
Zion National Park Visitor Center – Efficient and Passive Solar
The highlights of the building are the passive solar heating and cooling, a Trombe wall, an active solar photovoltaic array, natural ventilation with clerestory windows and innovative cooling towers.
Wellington Webb Municipal Office Building
Doors Open Denver allows people to experience and see the latest in architectural and design. It’s like a city-wide ‘show and tell’.