Notes about designing and building low energy, low impact houses and other structures. Information about the environment and what we can do to make it better.
Friday, December 17, 2004
Ecosphere
When the eco house is completed, I think I'm going to get an ecosphere as the housewarming present. I used to have one of the small spheres and it lasted over two years despite neglect and a slight leak. An extra large sphere would make a great centre piece for a room. It could even be built into a glass topped table.
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Hack
Hacking your way off the electricity grid. This may work best in San Francisco, where they have far too much sunshine and state rebates, but even less successful attempts will save homeowners loads of cash.
via Enviropundit
via Enviropundit
Monday, December 13, 2004
Cost
With the rise in price of fossil fuels, green energy is becoming competitive, in Texas, of all places.
via Slashdot
via Slashdot
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
photoelectrochemical
Photovoltaic cells are so passe, it's all about using sunlight to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen.
....a system on a home's garage roof that is 10 percent efficient could provide enough hydrogen for a fuel-cell car to drive 11,000 miles per year. "The market will have a niche in the home, as people will be able to install their own systems and run their vehicles using the hydrogen produced during daylight hours,"
Monday, December 06, 2004
Origami Home
The cardboard house. Made of 85% recycled materials and itself 100% recyclable, it can draw all its power from a 12 volt battery or small photovoltaic cell.
Cal Earth
The Cal Earth Institute's website has been Slashdotted and consequently exceeded its bandwidth limit, but it bears bookmarking here for future investigation.