An example of how to best utilize our sun's energy.

'VIZ'ual of the Sonoran Desert Project - dubbed The Propeller House.

Systematic Approach to Sustainable Dwellings

Taking a closer look at the lack of resources and the cost increases per unit of gas for cars & homes, professionals such as myself in the green architecture industry have determined to remain adamant that people should invest dollars in the future with technology capable of capturing sunlight and converting it into heat and energy.

I have found a site that describes in a basic manner with text and diagrams the different kinds of things to consider for each design.


The following links will take you to brochures from Solar Works, Inc.

Solar PV augmented grid system:
http://www.solar-works.com/PDFFiles/PV_Sunplicity_Spec.pdf

Soar PV w/battery storage augmented grid system:
http://www.solar-works.com/PDFFiles/PV_Sunplicity_UPS_Spec.pdf

Solar PV off the grid completely:
http://www.solar-works.com/PDFFiles/PV_Off-Grid.pdf

Solar heating:
http://www.solar-works.com/PDFFiles/SDHW_Brochure.pdf

Solar Hot Water heating:
http://www.solar-works.com/PDFFiles/CL_64-80_Spec.pdf

Good design starts with conservation and forethought. Our future holds promise for a cleaner living with reducing the dependence on resources we mine from our Earth.

Our work

With sustainable features such as rain water collection system, solar powered pumps, solar hot water heaters, gray water irrigation, a viable water recovery septic system and natural ventilation, this villa plan offers something comfortable and livable for parties of two to fourteen.

This is the first of three such projects on Island.