Where's the Heat, Part II
The snow's melting. The sun is out, coming through the windows. Oops, but not in this house above. Where are the south facing windows to radiate that warm sun? A lot of Btu's of heat will come in during these moderate days if the home is properly designed. What happened? The house wasn't planned for the site. Put aside the asthetics of a big wall with no windows. No windows will also make this home a darker for about half of the day for the rooms on the inside. They will only pick up natural light from the east and west part of the day. Free light, free heat, all rejected due to its design.
This house below faces south as well. It's design responds to the site. Nicely proportioned windows. Not a wall of glass, but nice sized windows for the rooms indoors. They'll get a good amount of heat from the sun when it's needed (fall, winter, spring). The trees and overhangs will work to keep the sun out during the summer months. The other benefits of the overhangs is that they will keep the water away from those windows. So if these windows aren't flashed perfectly, the overhang will keep the house dry. They have worked well on this home for over a century.
The lessons: Make sure the house is oriented on it's site properly, that it's designed for the site. Take advantage of the sun for heat and light. Use overhangs and awnings to keep the sun out and keep the house dry. This is solar heating at its best. This is the part of Green Building that is free and has a big benefit.
Posted by COASTLINE BUILDING at 3/18/2008 6:12 AM 
Categories: Energy
Tags: green building green builders kalamazoo energy efficient building energy efficiency Energy efficiency building
Categories: Energy
Tags: green building green builders kalamazoo energy efficient building energy efficiency Energy efficiency building
Hi! Now I know that it is good to plan the structure very accurately. I have learned from you post here. One important thing is to have it fix by an architect.
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Architect is important in proper construction of a building. We must always consult to expert.
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I like the house given above.Its really beautiful and at the same time environment friendly. Here, the architect has done an admirable job taking in to consideration the weather and climatic conditions of the place. Even you can make your home a paradise to live in, if you find a talented architect who is passionate about his job. We can remain comfortable only when our home is designed properly and fits with its environment.
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If we are going to build a home, make sure that it is rightly positioned. This house was planned great.
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This is an awesome article!..especially for those who are going to be home builders in the near future. Or, if a person has the money, he or she could spend the money to have parts of the house remodeled by putting in windows in places where the heat of the sun can be best taken advantage of. Also, planting trees in the yard can be an easy and smart way of providing shade - and if you live in a part of the country where the weather permits, people should plant fruit trees in their yard to provide themselves with fresh fruit. ...if not, there is always the farmers' market!
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Well-built home, Strong and crisp when you look around... In order of the house, it looks expensive but great workmanship. Well done and great work for the architect of this house.
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