A step beyond the envelope house

Article Abstract:

Envelope, double-shelled houses have advantages and disadvantages. Among the former are true passivity of design (no external power required), low auxiliary-heat requirements, higher minimum temperature in the sunspace, with increased glazing without high heat-loss. Among the latter are higher cost, potential fire-hazard in air plenum or loop, floor-to-floor heat stratification of 5-7 degrees, and much window condensation and frosting in winter in northern states.

Innovations, Architecture and energy conservation, Energy efficient buildings, Heat storage devices

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How to design efficient wood-fired central heating systems: the pros and cons of forced air, hot water baseboard, and radiant floor wood-fired systems are weighed

Article Abstract:

Best system interposes thermal-energy storage between main wood-burning apparatus and forced-air distribution system. Direct-gain passive solar design of low-energy housing in Minnesota-Wisconsin area will save 30% in heating costs and is not difficult to build.

Refrigeration and heating equipment, Usage, Stoves, Wood, Wood stoves, Radiant heating, Heating from central stations, Central heating

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Passive principles: conservation first

Article Abstract:

Passive solar homes require strict energy conservation methods. Insulation plays vital part in design, as does infiltration control.

Methods, Energy conservation, Solar heating

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