Alternative Residential Energy & Construction systems.
Heating Systems
Advanced Foil systems, Inc. Number one source for radiant
barriers and insulation facings.
I.C. Innovations (Plate Pals) Wall plate Thermometers
install in minutes and allow convenient room temperature monitoring
in any room of the home or office.
the Energy Hawk web site is the labor-of-love of a husband
and wife team in Seattle, Washington. Alarmed by news reports about
the gap between energy demand and supply at the beginning of the
year 2001, and the likely impact on the economy (and the
economically disadvantaged in particular) of rocketing energy
prices, we turned to the Internet as a way to promote energy
conservation.
Hydro Systems
Water
Management, Inc. WMI focuses on and is expert in every aspect of
water efficiency.
Niagara Conservation Water and Energy Experts
Solar Power Construction Systems
Description of the Solar Process
- describing the solar process in residential
home construction
Fully Independent Residential
Solar - introduces design requirements and specific construction
issues.
Passive Solar Design -
introduces the thermal energy flows in buildings associated with
radiation, conduction, and natural convection.
Passive Solar Design Using Suncharts
- includes diagrams and instructions of how to measure sun exposure
and obstacle interference for a building location.
Passive Solar House Design
- photographs, sketches, and explanations of a design for the local
climate in northern Florida.
Simple Design Methodology for Passive Solar
Architecture - article by Dennis
Holloway based on research aimed at utilizing passive heating and
cooling systems in buildings.
Solar Building Design -
article by Steven Heckeroth in the Backwoods Home Magazine
presenting four projects harnessing the sun's energy.
Solar Home Principles and Design -
David Allan explains the features incorporated into his home.
SolArch
Solar Architecture Design Software -
shareware tool by Kahl Consultants promoting solar architecture and
energy efficiency.
The Fridge:
Passive Solar Design
- provides explanations, theory guidelines, and a solar position
calculator
U.S. Department
of Energy Solar Buildings Program
- presenting technologies, promotional
items, and resources.
Insulation Systems
Applegate Insulation Naturally better insulation
Wind Systems
Ampair (AQUW water
turbine)
Bergey Windpower (wind generators)
BP
Solar & Solarex (PV Panels)
Kyocera
(PV Panels)
Matrix Solar/Photowatt (PV Panels)
Rutland
(wind generators)
Siemens Solar (PV Panels)
Southwest Windpower (wind generators)
Unisolar
(PV Panels)
Construction Systems
Classic Products Specializes in
quality metal roofing products
McGill AirSeal Corporation Duct Sealants
Kansas Building Science Institute Effective training
for weatherization, HVAC and building performance professionals.
Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, Inc. Assist builders
and home owners in creating a house that is healthy, safe, durable,
comfortable and energy-efficient by a comprehensive application of
building science principles.
The Energy Conservatory Diagnostic Tools to Measure
Building Performance
SIP construction
blue max system
North American Steel Framing Alliance
Today, it is clear that there is a need for a new
building material. Light gauge steel framing has come to the
forefront as the best and most feasible alternative building
material for residential and light commercial construction. In
addition, steel framing has inherent benefits that can be found in
no other product.
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