With all the homes have to be "Zero Carbon" in the UK in 2016, it only makes sense for contractors to prepare for the future. Summits are being held between the Home Builders Federation [HBF] and Government to work towards your goal. "These houses will produce less than half the carbon emissions of a traditionally built house, which cost about a third as much to run, and we are building at the same cost as a type of residence in this country ". At present in UK homes are responsible for 30% of emissions, the government hopes to substantially reduce this in the coming years. With Zero Carbon House underway in the UK, how long will it take for this rule is found in North America. "A zero carbon house is defined as one that produces as much energy, using solar panels or wind turbines, as it consumes." -Treehugger. References: environment.guardian and treehugger.
Rabu, 29 Juni 2011
Sabtu, 25 Juni 2011
Josef Jenni’s Solar Roof
Most buildings are content to get a portion of their heating systems of solar technology, but this innovative structure of Josef Jenni produces twice the energy requirement, with its massive solar roof.
By using large flat plate solar thermal design of Josef Jenni transports the solar heat accumulated in the roof in a large 200 cubic meters of tanks through the copper tubing. The system has the dual advantage of being able to provide the house with zero carbon emissions while hot water heating your floor.
To date, the design of Josef Jenni is the most dramatic example of solar energy technology in the world, but its success is likely to influence many other construction projects to follow suit, especially in countries where the heating building throughout the year can be a monumental expense. References: and jenni.ch