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What is the thermal mass to glazing ratio for passive solar heating?
I am trying to figure out what model I should be using to build a self-sufficient house, which would use passive solar heating to keep indoor temperature comfortable all year round (Location is ...
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What various considerations should I make when choosing a “green architecture” model? [closed]
Following reactions to my prior question "Is there a comparative study of self-sustained and ecological housing?", which suggest there is no ready-made comprehensive comparative study of ...
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Is there a comparative study of self-sustained and ecological housing?
I am interested in building a self-sustained and ecologically integrated house. The Earthship model is an excellent example of what I am looking at building.
However, before I proceed, I want to be ...
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What's a doorway that doesn't have a door called?
A doorway? passageway? archway? lintel? soffit?
I have to label one on an architectural drawing, and it occurred to me that there may be a more technically accurate term for it than "passageway" or ...
