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Tech Solar Design Makes A Comeback High - tech Modelling for Low - Tech Passive Solar
While researching The Trombe Wall: Low
Tech Solar Design Makes A Comeback I stumbled over the work of DesignBuildBLUFF, the principal mission of which is to «design and build safe, sustainable off - grid homes for needy families living on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation in the four corners region located just outside of Bluff, UT.»
Not exact matches
The high -
tech shingles were
designed to look and function like conventional roofing materials with the added benefit of harnessing
solar energy from the sun.
This model sets itself apart with modern
tech and entertainment features, responsive handling, cargo space, smooth ride, and Classic muscle - car appearance Options: 276 - Watt Amplifier Remote Usb Port (6) Boston Acoustics Speakers Uconnect Hands - Free Communication W / Bluetooth Bluetooth Streaming Audio Media Center 430 - Inc: Am / Fm Stereo W / Cd / Dvd / Mp3 Player Usb Port 40Gb Hard Drive W / 28Gb Available 6.5 Touch Screen Rear Window Antenna Aux Audio Input Rear Spoiler Spare Tire Delete Body - Color Mirrors Fog Lamps Variable - Intermittent Wipers Satin Chrome Grill Hid Headlamps Body - Color Fascias Bright Fuel Filler Door Body - Color Door Handles P245 / 45Zr20 All - Season Performance Tires Dual Black Center Stripes 20 X 9.0 Aluminum Srt
Design Wheels Fold - Away Pwr Heated Mirrors Functional Hood Scoop
Solar Control Glass Automatic Headlamps Tire Service Kit 6 - Way Pwr Driver Seat Illuminated Entry 12V Pwr Outlet Traveler / Mini Trip Computer Pwr Trunklid Release Rear 60/40 Split - Folding Bench Seat Keyless Entry Speed Control Cargo Compartment Dress - Up Cell Phone Storage Steering Wheel Audio Controls Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel Premium Leather - Trimmed Bucket Seats Illuminated Door Pull Handles Illuminated Cupholders Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column Universal Garage Door Opener Pwr Accessory Delay Instrument Cluster W / Performance Display Screen Front & Rear Climate Control Outlets Heated Steering Wheel Silver Metal Brush Center Stack Bezel Rear Courtesy Lamps Vehicle Info Center Rear Seat Armrest W / Cupholder Pwr Windows W / Front 1 - Touch Down Heated Front Seats Leather - Wrapped Shift Knob Front Reading / Map Lights Passenger Assist Handle Floor Console W / Armrest Air Conditioning W / Auto Temp Control Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror W / Microphone Trunk Lamp Temp & Compass Gauge Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats 180 - Mph Speedometer Security Alarm Keyless Go Visors W / Illuminated Mirrors Active Head Restraints Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System Remote Proximity Keyless Entry Speed - Sensitive Pwr Locks Pwr 4 - Way Driver Lumbar Floor Carpet Satin Silver Lock Knobs Bright Pedals Rear Window Defroster 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Performance Disc Brakes Hill Start Assist Rear Stabilizer Bar 6.4 L Srt Hemi V8 Engine Sport Mode Anti-Spin Rear Differential Dual Bright Exhaust Tips Rear Wheel Drive 220 - Amp Alternator Performance Tuned Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Active Dampening Suspension Engine Oil Cooler Independent High Performance Suspension 6 - Speed Manual Tremec Transmission 730 Cca Maintenance - Free Battery Severe Duty Ii Engine Cooling Dual Rear Exhaust 3.92 Axle Ratio Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages Dual - Note Electric Horns (5) 3 - Point Seat Belts Electronic Stability Control Brake Assist All - Speed Traction Control Supplemental Front Side Airbag Ready Alert Braking Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert Knock Back Mitigation Brake / Park Interlock Rain Brake Support Supplemental Side Airbag Tire Pressure Monitor Display Supplemental Front & Rear Side - Curtain Airbags Advanced Multi-Stage Front Airbags - Inc: Passenger Airbag Cutoff Hydraulic Assist Brake Booster Srt Track Experience
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Design and Passive House Mean Two Different Things More Trombe Walls in TreeHugger High -
tech Modelling for Low - Tech Passive Solar «Air Suit» for Green Building Renovation in Hiros
tech Modelling for Low -
Tech Passive Solar «Air Suit» for Green Building Renovation in Hiros
Tech Passive
Solar «Air Suit» for Green Building Renovation in Hiroshima
Coupled with other low -
tech solutions such as thermal underwear, heated clothing and tile stoves, passive
solar design could all but eliminate the use of fossil fuels and biomass for heating buildings throughout large parts of the world.
Specializing in battery technologies, their green mission to «solve the whole problem» has made them industry pioneers and leaders in several High -
tech sectors including High - efficiency Automobiles, Electrified Public Transportation, Environmentally - Friendly Energy Storage, Affordable
Solar Power and Information Technology and Original
Design Manufacturing (ODM) services.
So how will future green buildings look and perform if the relevance of passive
solar design wanes in the face of new green building
tech?
Via MIT via Daily
Tech More on MIT Inventions MIT: Move Over Batteries, Here Come the Nanotube - Enhanced Capacitors MIT
Solar Concentrator Improves
Solar Cell Efficiency and
Design Options A Behind the Scenes Look at MIT's Algae Photobioreactor (VIDEO) MIT Boosts Methanol Fuel Cells Efficiency by 50 %
via: OnEarth Rare Earth Metals Dysprosium: The Achilles Heal of Hybrid, EV & Wind Turbine
Designs Nuclear,
Tech and
Solar Duke it Out for Rare Metals Urban Mining: The Hunt for Rare Metals
This backpack is a high -
tech,
solar - powered wonder, specifically
designed for moneyed electronics geeks.
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Design Concepts Using Biomimicry More on Bioneers 2008: Bioneers 2008: How to Use Digital Media for Environmental Activism - Advice from the Experts Bioneers 2008: High
Tech High Students Creating Our Future Bioneers 2008: Familiar Faces — Interface Carpets, WiserEarth, Nepalese Paper and More Bioneers 2008: Mark Sommer Creates Educasts for Mobile Learning Bioneers 2008: Opening Speech by Kenny Ausubel Bioneers 2008: Nature and Technology Joining Forces Bioneers 2008: A Green Conference Standard Bioneers 2008:
Solar - Powered Water Fountain a Great DIY Project
The
design of this carbon smart watch is similar to any analog watch that is in the market and will be using the high
tech solar cells that uses indoor and outdoor
solar energy that can charge the smart phone.
While many models are rustic (think a woodshed on wheels), some showcase stunning sleek
designs, high -
tech amenities that seem more spaceship - like than bucolic, and green features like
solar paneling and roofs made of recycled steel.