Energy Efficiency Using Passive Solar Design by Rex Randell

Author:Rex Randell
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Professional & Technical, Architecture, Sustainability & Green Design
Publisher: Rex I Randell
Published: 2013-11-24T07:00:00+00:00

When you choose the right material it reduces the need for insulation.

Using the correct material can reduce the need for insulation as they can be insulation in themselves.

In fact every material has some thermal value to it and can be used in different ways to reduce additional insulation requirements and or can be used adversely thereby requiring additional insulation or most often additional ventilation to a home.

Choosing the right insulation can:

 Reduce construction costs and time.

 Provide the most efficient Thermal insulation for the task.

 Eliminate condensation within a building.

 Maintain ambient temperatures all year round.

 Provide even some level of acoustic value to dampen noise.  Reduce the amount of radiant heat that enters a building.

 Allow Radiant and convectional heat to remain in the building for longer.

 The 7 Steps to choosing the right insulation in a Passive Solar Home.

 The 5 Things to ensure the insulation you choose works the most efficiently.  The 3 Mistakes made in installing insulation.

 The 8 Principles why insulation in a Passive Solar Home is so important.  The 3 Keys to a good insulation in a Passive Solar Home.

 The 7 Elements that affect the effectiveness of insulation in a Passive Solar Home.  The 3 Habits to using insulation in a Passive Solar Home.

 The 6 Traits of good insulation in a Passive Solar Home.

 The 10 Rules to ensure you get the best value out of insulation in a Passive Solar Home.  The 7 Laws to insulating your Passive Solar Home.

 The 8 Questions that are asked about insulating Passive Solar Homes.  The 7 Reasons why you should insulate a Passive Solar Home.

 The 4 Secrets to gain the best advantage in insulating a Passive Solar Home.

The 3 Habits to using insulation in a Passive Solar Home. 1) Choose the right insulation. There are different insulation materials for different purposes.

Some are designed for radiant heat, some for convectional and other for conductive. 2) Ensure that all insulation is installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. General

rule of thumb is more not less.

3) Ensure there are no gaps left around the building for air to escape. All insulation should fit

neatly and tightly into between materials and should be kept dry at all times.

Mr. Cameron Rosen owner of Australian Living explains. “From the outset, insulation was to play a key role in assisting us to design our 8-Star home (for thermal comfort). Working closely with a thermal comfort assessor, we determined what insulation strength we required to achieve our sustainable goal. We also determined where we needed to insulate so we decided to insulate under the concrete slab, internal and external walls, under the first floor slab and the roof.”

Mr. Rosen continues, “Another goal was to maximise floor space. We then went on a global search to find the best insulation for our needs. We were looking for insulation that not only met our required R (resistance) Value, but was health aware, environmentally friendly and produced by a company who lives and breathes sustainability.

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