Self Sufficient HVAC
No Fuel Required
No Operating Costs
Off Grid Independence
Less Toxic Waste
No CO2 Generation
Clean
Emissions
No Wars Required
Fewer Hassles!
Summer Cooled - Winter Heated
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How? Simple Answer: Through really well insulated whole house lots. Comfortable HVAC temperatures settle in over time, by natural draft power and programmed vents, according to climate. In the image below, the insulation sections are dissected for inspection of the very basic components and sustaining geothermal conditions. Wool texture should schematically represents bundling whole house and lot together, "house with land insulation". Vent fixtures and controls are added according to customized requirements and given local conditions. The "green movement" is slow to recognize and exploit this innovative resource.
Even while ancient and prehistoric people began developing geothermal structures, adequate insulation was not specifically tried for discrete dwellings, until more recently. A research house was built in Montana and has remained essentially and comfortably,winter heated, summer air conditioned for nearly several decades (As it was proven and paid for by a US government research grant. For details, see this link). No fuel or energy was used for HVAC of any kind, in all those years. The basic principles needs more investigation with more customizing. Systems could evolve to benefit many existing or planned house sites, although the novelty scares people away.
Hot, unchanging climates are much more challenged for this form of "natural air conditioning". Nevertheless, why not experiment with temperate climates affecting most of the USA including much of the southern USA? Insulation is in fact expensive, but why not also experiment with alternative insulation materials?
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The author of this page is just one innovator among others. Each innovator may focus on specific aspects. My interest is in computerized modeling along with efficient building systems and earth work. Hire me to contract on basic jobs. Below are other related web pages which i wrote in years past to promote the general idea.
Bo Atkinson, a fifth generation Atkinson in The USA, still building with earth and stone.
boa1@pivot.net
Self Heating House Blogs.... My focus has been primarily on house heating for cool climates. Nevertheless there are potential modifications to benefit applications in much warmer climates.
One can hear that houses should have abundant windows. Moderating the amount of window space is one key to reducing both initial and long term costs. Translucent "windows" specially adapted to insulate, while providing natural illumination is a potential future solution, to enhance light potentials. Unfortunately, translucent materials have a short life span. Nevertheless, this author has explored life in a greenhouse or conservatory.
Ten Year Winters? -- Mini Ice Ages ? -- Can artificial or natural causes drastically change climates? -- In all fairness, heating-back-up should be considered along with a very local fuel supply. I have started my blogs on masonry heater concepts which I have explored over many years.