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1lot ant! 'Dry Summers, 'Mifd"<br />
'W<strong>in</strong> ters, Soutfiern Latitude<br />
'Moderate Ylltituae, 'Deep Water<br />
'Favre.<br />
The build<strong>in</strong>g is buried as completely<br />
as possible for connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with the cool earth. There is<br />
110 <strong>in</strong>sulation between the build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and the earth. The spaces<br />
are medium sized and can have<br />
higher ceil<strong>in</strong>g heights if desired.<br />
The glaz<strong>in</strong>g is vertical to m<strong>in</strong>imize<br />
solar ga<strong>in</strong> as only a small<br />
amount would be needed for the<br />
mild w<strong>in</strong>ter. An over hang prevents<br />
summer sun from enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the space. Some access to<br />
solar ga<strong>in</strong> for each room is necessary<br />
but the mild w<strong>in</strong>tel'<br />
allows deviation from maximum<br />
solar ga<strong>in</strong> for each room.<br />
Ventilation is taken through<br />
under ground cool<strong>in</strong>g tubes and<br />
naturally convected out the<br />
high operable skylites. In<br />
extreme heat cases, the skylight<br />
is solar enhanced to facilitate<br />
better convection.<br />
This build<strong>in</strong>g has a very strong connection to the cool earth with<br />
perimeter <strong>in</strong>sulation only occur<strong>in</strong>g as protection from sUlface temperatures.<br />
Roof <strong>in</strong>sulation is maximum (R 80) and the roof is a light color<br />
to reflect the hot summer sun.<br />
Insulated shades on the glass face block unwanted spr<strong>in</strong>g and autumn<br />
sun as well as <strong>in</strong>sulate away from extreme summer heat.<br />
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