Heat Recovery Ventilation Considerations in Zero Net Energy Homes

Marc Rosenbaum discusses heat recovery ventilation considerations for zero net energy homes on the Zero Net Energy Homes course discussion board…
Exhaust-only ventilation home health concerns
Student 1: Do you know of any potential health impacts from living in a depressurized space– such as a home with exhaust-only ventilation?

Marc: You can pull in pollutants from outdoors or the ground (radon), […]

June 6th, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Q+A with Solar Thermal Expert Bob Ramlow: Hard Water Issues, PV Powered Solar Thermal and Air Venting

Bob Ramlow answers student questions about solar thermal. He tackles hard water, PV powered solar thermal systems, and best practices for air vent installations.

Is hard water an issue with closed loop solar thermal systems?
Are solar PV powered solar thermal systems cheaper and easier to operate then traditional powered ones?
What are the best practices for placement of automatic air vents in solar thermal systems?

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December 20th, 2011|Categories: Geothermal and Solar Design and Installation Tips, Q+A, Solar, Solar Thermal|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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