GREENBUILDING
| SOLARWAY 2186 US Highway 50 Fowler, CO 81039 Phone (719) 252-2849 Fax (719) 263-4010 solarway@yahoo.com |
| DURABLE BUILDING MATERIALS The building envelope can be more than just a shell. Insulated concrete is an excellent choice as a durable and disaster resistant building material. Concrete walls and floors can provide thermal storage and a heat sink: storing the sun’s heat energy in winter, keeping the home cooler in summer. Heating and cooling expenses can be tremendously reduced. |
| WINDOW MANAGEMENT Proper sizing and placement of non-south facing windows, overhangs, and landscaping provide shading from summer sun. Low-E windows are recommended and specially designed low-E glazings are used on the south facing windows |
| INSULATION A high R-value indicates resistance to heat loss. Adequate levels of insulation for attic, walls, foundation, and floors are critical; also adding to the comfort and reduced operation expenses. Proper installation and attention to detail is critical to it's effectiveness. |
| HIGH EFFICIENCY EQUIPMENT Passive solar design is highly effective but you still need to install an energy efficient back-up system. Typical HVAC systems can be downsized in a passive solar home which also helps to reduce on installation cost. |
| ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING The EPA Energy Star label on appliances and lighting fixtures offers certification that they are significantly more energy efficient. These are especially important choices in a solar home where every watt counts. |
| HEALTHY HOUSE There are standards from the American Lung Association for a Healthy House: for example, using a energy recovery ventilation system, hard surface floors avoiding wall to wall carpet, and low VOC products. |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wider doors and halls, the elimination of stairs, handrails, and proper cabinets make the home handicap accessible. |
| Green buildings is a common term for sustainable design and construction. We no longer build passive solar concrete homes, but can advise you in the design, specifications, and selection of a contractor and building materials. Following are important features that should be considered in any new construction. ORIENTATION Pasive solar design works very well in almost any climate. Increase south facing windows to achieve direct gain from sun in winter avoid hot summer sun by reducing east and west windows. Determine site selection, building orientation, window placement and treatment based on the local climate and latitude. The home can be a provider of energy by harnessing the sun in winter, breezes in summer, and natural daylight all year. The overall result is a higher quality of living at a substantially reduced expense. Ask about our Pre-Design Energy Analysis using Energy-10 solftware. |
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