tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559046321178463698.post1785336695968708237..comments2023-10-22T03:55:37.818-07:00Comments on Sonoma Shanty: Preliminary floor plan and layoutDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720906656175358029noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559046321178463698.post-21869537535044224742017-01-24T21:27:52.721-08:002017-01-24T21:27:52.721-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559046321178463698.post-10632766661146762932014-04-18T06:59:07.130-07:002014-04-18T06:59:07.130-07:00One thing we didn't consider (ignorance at the...One thing we didn't consider (ignorance at the time) when building our conventional home was passive solar. The pole barn retirement home we've built since has large south facing windows for passive solar heating in winter with a shed roof over the south side porch to keep the summer rays from shining in. The north side of the home has 14" x 28" (guessing the size - it's been a while since we put them in) glass block windows with small hand crank screened inset windows for air flow (about $30 at a lumber supply store as I recall). These are mounted high on the wall and allow light and cross flow but provide insulation against the cold north winds. It's exciting to read your blog - I'll keep an eye on you!JamiG4MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914042079725079668noreply@blogger.com