Solar Heating
Mechanics of Solar Heating
- Thermal mass storage
- Ventilation
- Sealed envelope
- House plan fits the lot (East, West, North, South)
- Backup heat sources
Solar / Green Building Techniques (energy efficiency)
- Solar Heat – Space and Water – Passive and Active
- Solar Power – PV Photovoltaic
- Sealed Envelope
- Thermal Cycle
- Thermal Mass Storage
Innovative Structures is a Member of CRES - Colorado Renewable Energy Society
We are inspired by James Kachadorian and his book “The Passive Solar House”
The following photos and images illustrate the process and benefits of solar heating. Click on any of the thumbnails to see larger versions of the photos.
Thermal mass is comprised of building materials that absorb Heat effectively, charging up like a thermal battery and then yielding this heat back into the home's living space through periods of time when the building is not actively gaining heat from the sun or from some other source.
