The first 9 star Homestar showhome is being built in Christchurch.
Amongst other features it has a Solar Wall – the north facing end wall of the two storey house is used as a solar collector to bring pre-warmed fresh air into the energy recovery ventilation system. The UltraClad Aluminium by Ullrich is perfect for this. It has high thermal conductivity and is installed over a 45mm cavity with ducts at the top of the wall sections to collect the warmed air.
Check out the website www.9star.co.nz
This EBoss blog covers general information on attic roof constructions and roof underlay specifications …
Figures from the Electricity Network Association show that installations have increased 220% over the past 18 months.
The Association warned that lines companies would need to find different ways to fund themselves if large numbers of households make the switch to generating solar power.
Most of the solar systems were installed in homes as people sought to lower power bills.
Check out this article from the US on the eight most important improvements to make houses healthier, more efficient and greener.
There are some obvious improvements – energy efficient products and windows, water efficiency and insulation.
But this article also has quite an emphasis on selecting eco friendly products in kitchen cabinets, decking, cladding and elsewhere
