See how this ideal orientation of home and landscape trees (within water-harvesting basins) to the sun—plus appropriately sized equator-facing roof overhang—maximizes the on-site potential to freely/passively harvest warming sun and light in winter,…
See how this layout of trees and cisterns on the west, and house on the north, of the garden create a Sun Trap welcoming the morning sun on the garden (and front porch),…
See how this layout of trees and cisterns on the west of and house on the north of the garden create an afternoon Shade Trap when the cisterns and trees shade and cool…
This video highlights how properly designed roof overhangs and window awnings can provide free shade and cooling in the hot summer months, as well as maximizing sun exposure and free light and heating…
Brad’s May 2015 presentation “Integrated Local Harvests”. Midway through, Brad engaged the attendees in some kinesthetic learning about working with the Earth’s seasons via the Sun-Path Dance. Presented at the Coneybeare Cleantech Conference…
Join Verge Permaculture as they interview Brad at his home. How is it possible to live off grid and achieve water security in a desert without a water or sewer connection? Learn how…
Dryland-harvesting home hacks sun, rain, food & surroundings Join Kirsten Dirksen as she tours with Brad around his home, his and his brother’s urban-Tucson property, and the surrounding neighborhood, learning about their harvests…
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.