DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night. These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. A simple, less-technical approach involves buying a conventional solar-powered yard lamp and then essentially harvesting it for key pieces to put in a jar. This is simply a way of taking an existing solar lamp design and appropriating its parts to make something more attractive for display around a house or home. A more electronically-savvy individual can take the more complex route and built a solar lamp from the ground up using small solar panels – though the aesthetic result may not be as impressive. Whatever route you choose to go, these are fun and sustainable gadgets that make it easy to go green, automate the process of turning on lights at night and can add some color to your porch, patio, garden or windowsill.
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THE BEST HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FOR OFF-GRID LIVING! Other methods include generating electricity through either solar panels, micro-hydrators (water electricity) or wind turbines. All of these methods will generate electricity and the electricity will heat up your hot water tank, however heating hot water is energy intensive so I would turn to these as methods of last resort. Not only that but they can be very expensive. Finally, in a pinch you can use a solar hot water shower box. To use this you simply fill the container with water and set it in the sun for awhile. After it has heated up position it above yourself and enjoy a hot water shower. Whatever off-grid hot water heating system you choose it is very important to have a source of hot water.
Lake County, Oregon detailed profile - houses, real estate, cost of living, wages, work, agriculture, ancestries, and more Back to: Oregon, Oregon smaller cities, Oregon smallest towns, All US cities. OSM MapGeneral MapGoogle MapMSN Map Please wait while loading the map... County population in 2012: 7,771 (37% urban, 63% rural); it was 7,422 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 1,136County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,166County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 2,123Renter-occupied apartments: 1,076 (it was 961 in 2000) Land area: 8136 sq. mi.Water area: 222.7 sq. mi.Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lake County: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100) We are giving away a $200 prize - enter simply by sending us your own pictures of this county! Click here to upload your Lake County photos (outside city limits) Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (25.8%), Educational,health and social services (16.6%), Public administration (10.8%). Type of workers: Data: Based on 2000-2011 data
Frequently Asked Questions What is Natural Building? What is cob? What materials do most people use? I have never built before, and I am not very strong. What do you mean by “affordable?” I already own a house. What do you mean by “appropriate technology?” Can I really learn how to build a house in one workshop? How do you deal with building codes? How do I find land to build on? How long do natural buildings tend to last? Will cob work in very cold climates? Will cob work in humid climates? Can I bring my children to the workshop? Can you do a workshop on my land? Cob seems a little slow. Do you build as a contractor for others? Do you consult? What is light straw-clay? Does cob work in Hawaii? What are earthen floors? I want to get out of the rat race and live more simply. Can I do a work-exchange in lieu of workshop payment? How do I find out about workshops in other locations? I can’t find clay on my site. What books do you recommend to find out more about cob and Natural Building? How can I make a living as a natural builder?
Ideas There are two types of wooden pallets made, HT (heat treated) and MB (Methyl-Bromide), we only use heat treated pallets in our designs and builds. We are pushing for many homes built from this very high waste material, we use all natural materials as insulation, in this case being which has an insulation value of about 1.5 per inch. We then add an adobe plaster on the interior and exterior or the structure, this is typically local materials sources right from the build site! This provides both insulation and thermal mass! This structure can be cladded and insulated with conventional materials, although obviously that is not what we are aiming for. Roofing structures can be made from pallets and also from dimensional lumber as in conventional roof framing, then covered with corrugated metal, which will also allow for clean drinkable rainwater capture, the roof could also be thatched to catch rainwater. 1. 2. Here are some links to videos of this pallet house being built!!
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How to Build Earth Sheltered Homes Earth Sheltered Homes When traveling the countryside, you may see odd looking homes that appear to be built nearly underground. You may also see the owner out there mowing the roof in the summer. Earth Sheltered Homes - Some Common Myths A lot of people believe that an earth sheltered home is dark and claustrophobic. Another myth is that they are dank, like a cave. Some people think earth sheltered homes are always cold. The Building Process Construction of an earth sheltered home is practical and easy. * Site selection - you cannot build on a landfill area * Site must be excavated to a level building site * Concrete forms are constructed * Plumbing and electrical wiring is roughed in and inspected * Concrete shell is poured * Site is waterproofed * Site is backfilled, burying the home * Interior is finished, * Exposed exterior finished Advantages Of An Earth Sheltered Home There are tons of advantages, these are just a few: Let's look a little closer. What About Water Damage And Pests?
Southern Facing Windows in Passive Solar Houses Passive solar houses typically have windows on the southern side of the building. Based on the movements of the sun, passive solar buildings typically have windows (glazing) on the southern facing side* of the building in order to absorb the sun’s heat energy to warm a building during the winter. In order to stay cool in the summer, passive solar houses rely on a system of shading (or an overhang) to keep the building cool. Simply by building in this way, a house can reduce its heating and cooling costs by 85%. See how the house pictured on the right achieves Net-Zero Energy. *In the northern hemisphere, in order to face the sun and obtain maximum solar gain, the windows would face the south. Seasonal Window Considerations The diagram shows how the low winter sun can enter the building, while the high summer sun can not. Winter The diagram to the left shows how the sun is lower in the winter, while it is much higher in the summer. Summer Building Orientation South Facing Windows and Orientation
What about Cob Building Codes and Cob Permit Requirements When people first learn about building homes and structures out of cob they get really excited and their imaginations go wild with creative ideas and all the possibilities that the material offers for creating things. Then at some point in our excitement we get a rude awakening to the thought of how we might actually go about building a cob building in our bureaucratic, twisted society. We tend to worry about how we’ll make it past all the laws, regulations, and building codes required to build according to our own imaginations. In the United States, we follow the International Building Code. The fact is that our current scale system is flawed, behind the microscopic codes money has become the ultimate measure for everything. According to the International Code Council (ICC), the purpose of the International Building Code is to “safeguard public health, safety and general welfare… from hazards attributed to the built environment.” But take it for what you will. Here’s the real kicker!
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