A Passive Solar, Off-the-Grid Mountain Home
It’s all about perspective. Hand-built and on the top of a mountain, it utilizes available water, sun and snow.
Highlighting the Sustainable, Renewable and Green Building Technologies of Passive (and Active!) Solar Design
It’s all about perspective. Hand-built and on the top of a mountain, it utilizes available water, sun and snow.
The freedoms of living off-the-grid can be rewarding as well as comfortable. This article focuses on the electrical and active solar systems that augment the efficiency…
This off-grid, owner-designed and built house is one of the most impressive passive and active solar combinations I’ve seen. Located at an elevation of 9,000 feet…
There are shiny beacons of hope and success that exist within the current economy and business climate. Creative and entrepreneurial spirits are building prosperous businesses while serving their communities.
A passive solar type of building, the Earthship collects its own water, has its own water treatment system, can grow its own vegetables and generate its own electricity from PV panels and wind turbines.
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...