Wall design
The walls of your home can represent a significant amount of mass, and depending on how they're positioned can be used to either collect...
Roof design
A home's roof plays a huge role in how effectively it's heated and cooled. A roof that's designed with the house's position and climate...
Climate control and passive design
The main purpose of passive design is to reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling - which often requires a lot of energy....
Principles of passive design
Passive house design involves controlling the climate in a home - and there's a lot more to it than just making sure you have...
Wind power regulations
There are certain regulations and some paperwork you'll need to know about if you're planning on installing wind - especially if you're hoping to...
Performance considerations for wind power
The beauty of wind, when compared to solar, is that it doesn't stop blowing just because it's night time. Having said that though, the...
Types of wind hardware
The hardware used for wind power setups is quite similar to that used for solar - albeit with a turbine instead of solar panels....
Solar maintenance
Solar panels don't need that much maintenance thanks to the fact that they have no moving parts - although they will require a clean...
Solar regulations
How do solar rebates work - and how much are you entitled to? Who needs to install your solar panels, and what sorts of...
Solar power and energy efficiency
Solar electricity can make a vast difference to the operating efficiency of your home - especially if it's set up to completely meet your...