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Sourcebook: Lighting
The most appropriate orientation is north or south. South facing clerestory There must be an adequate roof overhang above it to prevent direct solar gain in the cooling season. South facing windows ...
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An organic garden
Short Plants: Notice that there is a gradual increase in plant height running from the south to the north end of the bed in order to avoid shading of short plants ... . Watering The soil should never be soggy; containers should have good drainage holes. Light Need south facing windows, or grow lights. Old office light fixtures can be purchased quite cheaply in Montreal (address ...
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Cooling in The Desert Southwest
Windows on the west side are typically the biggest problem followed by the east and north facing windows. South facing windows are often protected by your roof overhang which shades the glass when the sun is at it's highest point. High-performance windows with "low-emissivity ...
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New York Energy $mart(SM)
Block out heat by keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day, especially on south facing windows (as they get the most sun). Keep doors closed when it is hotter outside than ... - Houses work as a system. Insulation, heating and air conditioning, air sealing, water heating, ductwork, windows, and doors all work together to determine the efficiency of your home. Schedule a comprehensive ...
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Today's Windows
Consider a window's orientation to the sun before selecting window tints. South facing windows gain the most beneficial heat in winter, so their shading coefficients should be high. If these windows are properly shaded - say, by deciduous trees ...
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HarvestH2O.com :: The Online Rainwater Harvesting Community
More ... free heat and light of the winter sun to enter our south-facing windows. However, we forgot to include the width of the gutter (we ... was placed just south of the home since the low-growing veggies would not block winter sun from the south-facing windows. But first we ...
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Oikos Showcase: Iris Communications Headquarters, Bend, Oregon
Sunlight streams through south-facing windows bringing natural light, warming energy and good spirits. The air inside is fresh and clean ...
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21 Ways You Can Save Energy
When building a new home, include natural lighting features (skylights, suntubes, larger south-facing windows, etc.) to reduce the need for artificial lights. Adjust your schedule when possible ... pounds per year. When possible, replace old windows with new high performance, energy efficient (double-paned) windows or install storm windows. Curtains and shades can also help prevent hot ...
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EERE Consumer's Guide: Passive Solar Home Design
I needed. Printable Version Passive Solar Home Design Your home's windows, walls, and floors can be designed to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the ... . Passive solar homes range from those heated almost entirely by the sun to those with south-facing windows that provide some fraction of the heating load. The difference between a passive solar home ...
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Energy Ideas Spring/Summer 1996
The windows utilize exterior and interior light shelves. A daylight tracking system comprised ... facing windows. They also designed the exterior light shelves to act as overhangs for the windows below, shielding the building from the strongest summer rays of the sun. The top row of windows ...
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