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The 40-foot-long containers hang 16 feet over the ground. The deep balcony, Gooden says, offers solar protection, keeping strong sunlight out but letting natural light in. The home has three bedrooms, a den, and three and half baths.
The 40-foot-long containers hang 16 feet over the ground. The deep balcony, Gooden says, offers solar protection, keeping strong sunlight out but letting natural light in. The home has three bedrooms, a den, and three and half baths.
A 40 foot by 10 foot pool is designed to echo the house’s tower with an almost reflection-like alignment.
A 40 foot by 10 foot pool is designed to echo the house’s tower with an almost reflection-like alignment.
Corrugated steel ceilings are left exposed—a reminder that this is, after all, a container converted into a home. Spray foam insulation keeps the space from experiencing extreme temperature shifts.
Corrugated steel ceilings are left exposed—a reminder that this is, after all, a container converted into a home. Spray foam insulation keeps the space from experiencing extreme temperature shifts.
On the second level, maple floors connect all the rooms together, unifying the composition.
On the second level, maple floors connect all the rooms together, unifying the composition.
A 1400-square-foot roof deck offers panoramic views, overlooking White Rock Lake with one of the highest elevations in the city.
A 1400-square-foot roof deck offers panoramic views, overlooking White Rock Lake with one of the highest elevations in the city.
The container doors are used as barn-style sliding doors that open up to the bedrooms. The house has a "‘see-through’ nature," according to Gooden. It features a 66-foot unobstructed view along the window wall from one end to the other.
The container doors are used as barn-style sliding doors that open up to the bedrooms. The house has a "‘see-through’ nature," according to Gooden. It features a 66-foot unobstructed view along the window wall from one end to the other.
The industrial thread continues as a truck tool box converts into an elegant vanity in the master bathroom.
The industrial thread continues as a truck tool box converts into an elegant vanity in the master bathroom.
The 1,000-square-foot ground level is open. Three areas are divided gently by frames.
The 1,000-square-foot ground level is open. Three areas are divided gently by frames.
Contemporary, bright accents contrast with the dark concrete floors in the entertainment area.
Contemporary, bright accents contrast with the dark concrete floors in the entertainment area.
Rian and Melissa Jorgensen's 2 Bar House in Menlo Park boasts all the usual green design suspects: energy-efficient lighting, good insulation, renewable material finishes, radiant heat, and the roof is pre-wired for future PV panels. Still, one of the homeowner's favorite aspect of green design is the living roof planted with succulents, aloe, viviums, and ice plants.
Rian and Melissa Jorgensen's 2 Bar House in Menlo Park boasts all the usual green design suspects: energy-efficient lighting, good insulation, renewable material finishes, radiant heat, and the roof is pre-wired for future PV panels. Still, one of the homeowner's favorite aspect of green design is the living roof planted with succulents, aloe, viviums, and ice plants.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The CO2 emissions saved from the home's Solar Power PV system over three months equates to the planting of eight new trees.
The CO2 emissions saved from the home's Solar Power PV system over three months equates to the planting of eight new trees.
The shed was custom-designed with a shed kit company, and is clad in heritage-grade corrugated galvanized iron. It houses land-care equipment, as well as the PV panels and battery.
The shed was custom-designed with a shed kit company, and is clad in heritage-grade corrugated galvanized iron. It houses land-care equipment, as well as the PV panels and battery.
Integrated PV panels harness solar energy, embodying functionality and environmental consciousness
Integrated PV panels harness solar energy, embodying functionality and environmental consciousness
The building's clean energy is generated from combined PV solar panels and Integrated concentrated solar panels; together, they produce two kilowatts of clean, free, on-site energy, which is enough to make the house energy-efficient for four people.
The building's clean energy is generated from combined PV solar panels and Integrated concentrated solar panels; together, they produce two kilowatts of clean, free, on-site energy, which is enough to make the house energy-efficient for four people.
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pv system and green roof modules from below #pv #energy #sustainability
PV Panels on Roof
PV Panels on Roof
PV-100 all-transistor videotape recorder, 1963.
PV-100 all-transistor videotape recorder, 1963.
The roof, spanning 1,600–1,700 square feet, is optimized for both rainwater collection and energy generation, with a 10,000-watt PV array capturing sunlight from early morning to late afternoon.
The roof, spanning 1,600–1,700 square feet, is optimized for both rainwater collection and energy generation, with a 10,000-watt PV array capturing sunlight from early morning to late afternoon.
7.37kW grid-tied roof-mounted, PV solar panel system
7.37kW grid-tied roof-mounted, PV solar panel system
The SuperBungalows project has a 22kW PV rooftop solar system that offsets the common area power requirement.
The SuperBungalows project has a 22kW PV rooftop solar system that offsets the common area power requirement.
7.37kW grid-tied, roof-mounted, PV solar panel system on standing seam metal roof
7.37kW grid-tied, roof-mounted, PV solar panel system on standing seam metal roof
The sauna van is powered by a 115-watt PV solar panel mounted on the roof, along with Victron Energy AGM batteries. And the sauna heater is Karhu.
The sauna van is powered by a 115-watt PV solar panel mounted on the roof, along with Victron Energy AGM batteries. And the sauna heater is Karhu.
South Side of Morningstar. The garage adds extra roof space for PV panels. This house is better than zero.
South Side of Morningstar. The garage adds extra roof space for PV panels. This house is better than zero.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS - Installed EPA Energy Star appliances, EPA Watersense fixtures - Installed 30kW PV array with battery storage.
The house features an electric based Altherma air-to-water heat pump that feeds a hydronic heating system, and an induction range, both powered by PV panels on the roof.
The house features an electric based Altherma air-to-water heat pump that feeds a hydronic heating system, and an induction range, both powered by PV panels on the roof.
Rian and Melissa Jorgensen's 2 Bar House in Menlo Park boasts all the usual green design suspects: energy-efficient lighting, good insulation, renewable material finishes, radiant heat, and the roof is pre-wired for future PV panels. Executed by Feldman Architecture, the house requires only natural lighting during the day which keeps energy costs way down. Still, the most stunning aspect of the green design is the living roof planted with succulents, aloe, viviums, and ice plants. "I'm absolutely glad that we did it," says Melissa. "It turned out so well and I really enjoy sitting up there and taking advantage of it as much as I can. It's very peaceful." Read more about this total remodel here.
Rian and Melissa Jorgensen's 2 Bar House in Menlo Park boasts all the usual green design suspects: energy-efficient lighting, good insulation, renewable material finishes, radiant heat, and the roof is pre-wired for future PV panels. Executed by Feldman Architecture, the house requires only natural lighting during the day which keeps energy costs way down. Still, the most stunning aspect of the green design is the living roof planted with succulents, aloe, viviums, and ice plants. "I'm absolutely glad that we did it," says Melissa. "It turned out so well and I really enjoy sitting up there and taking advantage of it as much as I can. It's very peaceful." Read more about this total remodel here.
Mass Timber walls, Solar heat and cooling, Solar hot water, Solar PV electricity, raised bed gardens, orchards - this is why our slogan is "Feel the Freedom"
Mass Timber walls, Solar heat and cooling, Solar hot water, Solar PV electricity, raised bed gardens, orchards - this is why our slogan is "Feel the Freedom"
A double-stud wall assembly and triple pane Zola European Windows create a super-insulated envelope, powered by a geothermal ground source heat pump and 10 kw PV system.
A double-stud wall assembly and triple pane Zola European Windows create a super-insulated envelope, powered by a geothermal ground source heat pump and 10 kw PV system.
Electric system uses solar PV panels oriented East and Eest to maximize energy production at morning and evening. Main electric panel to distribute electricity to house and grid. Electric car charging station.
Electric system uses solar PV panels oriented East and Eest to maximize energy production at morning and evening. Main electric panel to distribute electricity to house and grid. Electric car charging station.
For a multi-unit condo development in Manhattan by Keppler Architecture, Raydoor installed a combination of Sliding Stacking Parallel (SSPA) and Sliding Stacking Parallel/Pivot (SSPA/PV) doors with frames in Rift White Oak and Opal Frosted glass.
For a multi-unit condo development in Manhattan by Keppler Architecture, Raydoor installed a combination of Sliding Stacking Parallel (SSPA) and Sliding Stacking Parallel/Pivot (SSPA/PV) doors with frames in Rift White Oak and Opal Frosted glass.
A carefully selected bedded verge establishes a thin and modern connection between the red clay roof tiles and the meticulously arranged tumbled brickwork. Seamlessly integrated PV Panels in the pitched roofs help ensure an impressive A2 BER rating.
A carefully selected bedded verge establishes a thin and modern connection between the red clay roof tiles and the meticulously arranged tumbled brickwork. Seamlessly integrated PV Panels in the pitched roofs help ensure an impressive A2 BER rating.
Rendering of exterior corner. Four townhouses 100% powered with solar PV's and geothermal wells. 100 year terra cotta rain screen wall system. Triple glazed windows. Super insulated and airtight walls with R-33 insulation; 50% better than a green code built house.
Rendering of exterior corner. Four townhouses 100% powered with solar PV's and geothermal wells. 100 year terra cotta rain screen wall system. Triple glazed windows. Super insulated and airtight walls with R-33 insulation; 50% better than a green code built house.

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