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Domestic Hot Water

Goals 100% solar fraction for DHW without utility power Challenges December and January are both coldest and cloudiest months of the year. The highest energy demand corresponds with the lowest solar energy supply A large hot water tank (200+ gallon) is difficult to store in…

House Goals and List of Technologies Used

Goals Affordable to construct and operate Low embedded energy in construction and operation Comfortable place to live with sufficient space and fresh air All critical systems can function without utility power (Heat, Water, Cooking, Refrigeration) Challenges December and January are both coldest and cloudiest months…

Tiny House with Sunspace and Greenhouse Concept

View of the south-east side. Overall outer footprint is 35’ x 21’. It’s pretty tiny. That’s almost exactly the width of the old trailer site and corn crib, but not as deep. We can increase the dimensions by a few feet if needed as we…