Drought-deciduous plants have adapted to drop many or all of their leaves in dry seasons and/or drought to conserve water. Then revive with a quick, vibrant growth of leaves upon arrival of the…
September 7, 2022
January 14, 2022
For a short video of an amazing assortment of musical-instrument downspouts in the Kunsthof-passage of Dresden, Germany, click here. And for an impressive, engaging body of work by artist Stacy Levy, whose work…
August 27, 2021
Innovations in Solar and Water In May 2015, Brad was once of many creative visionaries who presented at the Coneybeare Cleantech Leaders’ Conference in Irvine, California. Midway through his slide presentation, Brad engaged…
How rainwater cisterns can be placed to harvest the warmth and light of sun in cool/cold times, while harvesting cooling shade in hot times… This makes the rainwater in the tanks go further,…
Beautiful examples of simple awnings, exterior shutters, exterior blinds, and operable windows that maximize free, passive cooling with shade and breezes as needed.
I love the fresh air of these naturally/freely ventilated, shaded, and cooled markets. They are so full of life without any annoying hums, vibrations, or exhaust from air conditioners.
These images illustrate a simple retrofit of an interior wall within an existing building. The installation of transom windows enhances the free harvest of daylight, while improving free cross-ventilation from cooling summer breezes…
These images illustrate a simple retrofit on an existing building to enhance its free passive-solar performance.
These images illustrate how a mirror on hinges on the interior of my garottage’s west wall carries out multiple functions: letting us direct the winter sun where we want it, protecting books from…