Closing the gap between passive and conventional construction - The Guardian
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 The Guardian | Closing the gap between passive and conventional construction The Guardian The four new apartment buildings do not have a conventional space heating system and are primarily warmed by building occupants, household appliances and passive solar heating. Skanska worked closely with the client during the design and construction ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
Passive solar for beginners - WISC Madison
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 WISC Madison | Passive solar for beginners WISC Madison We have some pretty sweet views of more mountains and the Continental Divide to the west and north of us, but not much potential for passive solar heating. It is not uncommon to have snow in my yard well into May. My neighbors across the valley, ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
State incentive clears way for bright future for solar power - Elmira Star-Gazette
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State incentive clears way for bright future for solar power Elmira Star-Gazette Lagenfeld said he had the house built in 1985 with active and passive solar energy usage in mind. The retired code enforcement inspector even went so far as using a compass to orient the structure to solar south. And given his long experience with ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
Wireless NRG powers iPad with solar energy - Hydrogen Fuel News
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Wireless NRG powers iPad with solar energy Hydrogen Fuel News By Angie Bergenson Solar energy is gaining ground all over the world, especially in countries looking to break free of fossil-fuels. This renewable energy has become vastly popular because of its passive nature as solar panels are able to generate ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. : SUNGATE 600 glass by PPG named Green Builder Magazine ... - 4-traders
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PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. : SUNGATE 600 glass by PPG named Green Builder Magazine ... 4-traders PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2012 - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that SUNGATE(R) 600 glass, a passive, low-emissivity (low-e) solar control glass that can help dual-pane windows achieve R-5 insulating performance, has been named one of the 50 "hot" ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
EMCORE Awarded Solar Panel Manufacturing Contract by JPL for Soil Moisture ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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EMCORE Awarded Solar Panel Manufacturing Contract by JPL for Soil Moisture ... MarketWatch (press release) ... the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced today that it has been awarded a solar panel manufacturing contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for its Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission targeted for launch in late 2014. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
Havencourt turns greener with passive solar singles - Ottawa Citizen
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Havencourt turns greener with passive solar singles Ottawa Citizen Tartan is now ready to release the first phase of its singles, which include seven south-facing lots that can accommodate passive solar features for a $7000 premium. Tartan vice-president Bruce Nicol says the way the community is designed, ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
A car-free, urban oasis for a Mideast hot spot - TG Daily
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A car-free, urban oasis for a Mideast hot spot TG Daily It also works to create a hospitable microclimate year-round via seven circular sunken gardens (which will be showcased as world vegetal biomes, incorporating both native and foreign plants) that filter storm water, a green roof, passive solar ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
Solar Thermal: Pros and Cons – Part 1: Solar Heating and Cooling - Triple Pundit
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 Triple Pundit | Solar Thermal: Pros and Cons – Part 1: Solar Heating and Cooling Triple Pundit Technically, one could consider drying ones clothes on a clothesline at one end of the solar thermal energy spectrum, along with the passive solar energy that comes in through the window to warm your house on a cool spring day. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
An introduction to Earthships - Fox News
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An introduction to Earthships Fox News Heat and Cooling Naturally Earthships are homes built with passive solar design principles. During the cool winter months, low angled sunlight enters the home and warms the floors and walls. Exterior and load bearing walls are constructed from a “core” ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 08:28:57 AM
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