What you must know to build a green home and maintain a green and sustainable lifestyle
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Residential solar water heating systems consist of solar collectors, sometimes called solar panels, water piping, pump,storage tank and a heat exchanger in cold climates. These systems supplement, and do not replace (!) the oil boiler, gas furnace and/or water heater.
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The term geothermal literally means Earth/Ground (Geo) Heat (thermal). Geothermal, or ground source heat pumps, take advantage of the constant ground or groundwater temperatures. A refrigerant loop with a compressor extracts heat from one side (the ground) and “pumps†it to the heating loop in your home. It is essentially the same process that happens [...]
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Interview in Iowa Independent with David Johnston, a leading expert in buiding and remodeling green homes
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The City of Greensburg, Kansas, was flattened by tornadoes one year ago. Now they are rebuilding in green! Two thirds of all residents were homeless, and most businesses were destroyed. This is an immense opportunity for this town to build almost the intire city based on green building principles. The US DOE is partnered with [...]
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Cellulose blown-in insulation is an excellent environmentally friendly option if you want your green home to be well-insulated and tight.
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Geothermal enrgy systems utilize an alternative energy source, by taking advantage of the near constant temperatures of soil, groundwater, or aquifers. These temperatures range from approximately 45 to 60 degF (8 to 15 degC), depending on where you live and on how deep the piping is installed. These systems are called geothermal or ground source [...]
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Green roofs are finally catching on in North America. These roof have been widely used for more than two decades all over Europe, in both commercial buildings as well as residential homes. They can make a major contribution to reducing heat islands in town and cities, as well as provide fabulous places to relax and [...]
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