GCR will be helping you understand what it means to be green. Since I started Green Collar Rap people have been asking me what is it? What does it do? I always give the same answer. It’s a blog that inspires conversations with information about environmental and social issues. We now provide Home Efficiency Consulting Please take the time to check out our new page http://greencollarrap.com/hec This week we will discuss “What Green Means To You And Your Home”. From materials to mechanical systems.
Today’s Topic:: Solar Orientation
These points and tips are meant to be your check list. They should help you with some of your home renovations If your looking to start building your home from scratch or just making improvements.
Solar Orientation
* Minimizing solar gain in summer
* Maximizing solar gain in winter
* Overhangs/Sun Screens
* Use of natural light for day-lighting
* Designed location of key plantings
* Thermo Mass
Up Next:: Electrical Systems
