Author: LEED Blogger
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This non-traditional solar site drainage solution could save you thousands
Installing or building the perfect site requires planning beyond the system itself. In ground-mount applications, for example, field drainage is an underrated attribute. Drainage Explained Typically, the energy dissipation methods on a solar site are aggregate, fabric cloth and perforated pipe. This requires excavation and removal of excess soil asRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Camping in Style
While going camping in a tent has its charms, a lot of people prefer the more comfortable alternative of “glamping”. And the Spanish firm In-Tenta has recently designed a gorgeous micro cabin, which is intended to be deployed in some of the most picturesque landscapes, so that residents can enjoy the best of untouched nature…
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Tiny Home for Cold Climates
As more and more people decide to downsize to a tiny home, it has become imperative that these homes be made as cold-proof as possible. The Quebec, Canada-based firm Minimaliste recently completed this luxury tiny home for a client, which is exactly that. Apart from being very well-insulated, it also features many other comforts usually…
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Quaint Tiny House With Modern Features
Tiny homes are gaining in popularity, so the designs are getting more and more unique and fun. Gone are the days of one-room tiny homes made of wood, and I for one love seeing all these new creations. Such as this unique tiny home recently completed by the company Tiny Heirloom of Portland, Oregon. It…
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Solar industry groups criticize the California Public Utilities Commission rate case decision
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to adopt San Diego’s General Rate Case after revising the decision earlier this month, and the decision did not please the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) or the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA). Both solar advocacy groups criticized the decision as being unsupported byRead More — Solar Builder magazine