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Is it possible to have a sustainable structure with heating and cooling?

Last Post 09 Feb 2014 04:32 PM by Bob I. 3 Replies.

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Hubertz

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08 Feb 2014 08:52 PM
Is it possible using current technology to build or equip a structure for both heating and cooling without resorting to external sources?

ICFHybrid

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08 Feb 2014 09:34 PM
Why don't you look up "sustainable buildings" and see what others have done.

arkie6

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09 Feb 2014 01:26 PM
Posted By Hubertz on 08 Feb 2014 08:52 PM Is it possible using current technology to build or equip a structure for both heating and cooling without resorting to external sources? It depends on where you plan to build. In Hawaii? Probably so. In Fairbanks, Alaska? Probably not. Somewhere in between? Maybe.

Bob I

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09 Feb 2014 04:32 PM
Passive House comes pretty close, again depending on where you are. Some can be heated with a small electric heater in the HR ventiation ductwork.

Bob Irving<br>RH Irving Homebuilders<br>Certified Passive House Consultant